Agenda 03/10/2026 Item #16M 1 (Approve the 2026 Doctors Pass Dredge project scheduled for April/May 2026 and authorize tourist development tax expenditures)3/10/2026
Item # 16.M.1
ID# 2026-42
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve the 2026 Doctors Pass Dredge project scheduled for April/May 2026 and authorize tourist
development tax expenditures for an estimated project cost not to exceed $1,250,000; authorize a Budget Amendment;
and make a finding that this item promotes tourism (Project 90549).
OBJECTIVE: To perform maintenance dredging of Doctors Pass per Florida Department of Environmental Protection's
(FDEP) inlet management plan in order to renourish beaches on either side of the pass which lose sand due to the effects
of inlet current flows. Dredging also deepens the inlet channel, improving navigation to boaters using the pass to enter
and leave the protected waters upstream of the inlet.
CONSIDERATIONS: Staff is seeking project approval and authorization for a 40,000 cubic yard dredge project for
Doctors Pass for an estimated cost not to exceed $1,250,000, which will include but not be limited to the following cost
estimates:
• Engineering design, permitting, inspections and project certification - $56,247
• Construction $834,900
• Staff construction observation, oversight, safety monitoring - $50,000
• Shorebird monitoring - $12,500
• Contingency - $296,353
The cost estimate is based on recent historical pricing to support an anticipated construction start date of April 15, 2026.
Maintenance dredging is typically scheduled on a four-year cycle with interim minor dredges mid-cycle as required.
The dredge quantities estimated for this project are based on post-Helene/Milton storm surveys performed in
November/December 2024. Actual quantities needed based on field conditions will be determined immediately prior to
construction. An adjustment of up to +/- 25% in sand quantities is assumed for this item.
All individual project expenditures as estimated above will be presented and approved by the BCC prior to execution of
funds. If the project expenditures exceed the authorized amount, staff will seek required approvals.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: This item was presented and approved by the Coastal
Advisory Committee (CAC) on January 8, 2026 (7-0), and to the Tourist Development Committee (TDC) on February
20th (6-0).
This item is consistent with the Quality of Place Objectives of the County’s Strategic Plan
FISCAL IMPACT: The total project cost is anticipated to be $1,250,000. A budget amendment in the amount of
$600,000 is necessary to reallocate funding within the Tourist Development Tax Beach Renourishment Fund (1105),
from Park Shore Beach Maintenance Project (90067) to the Doctors Pass Dredge Project (90549). Source of funding is
tourist development tax. FDEP cost-share funding will be requested if eligible at a future date to reimburse Collier
County for a portion of the completed work.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This item is consistent with the Conservation and Coastal Management
Element of the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. –
CMG
RECOMMENDATION(S): To approve the 2026 Doctors Pass Dredge project scheduled for April/May 2026 and
authorize tourist development tax expenditures of an estimated project cost not to exceed $1,250,000; authorize a
3/10/2026
Item # 16.M.1
ID# 2026-42
Budget Amendment; and make a finding that this item promotes tourism (Project 90549).
PREPARED BY: Andrew Miller, P.E., Coastal Zone Management, Transportation Management Services Department
ATTACHMENTS:
1. BA 1105 - Doctors Pass 90549
2. 2026 Wiggins and Doctors Pass OPC -ES
1,705,250.00$
170,525.00$
1,875,775.00$
759,000.00$
75,900.00$
834,900.00$
$2,710,675.00
Notes:
February 13, 2026
Total Bid A + B
B. Doctors Pass Maintenance Dredging
A. Wiggins Pass Maintenance Dredging
Subtotal
Owner's Allowance*
Subtotal
Owner's Allowance*
5,000.00$
Subtotal Bid Item B. Doctors Pass
5 Construction Surveys (Interim & Post-Construction, See Note IV) 1 Lump Sum 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$
12,500.00$
4 Environmental Control including Turbidity Testing 1 Lump Sum 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$
IV. Includes removal and re-installation of markers temporarily removed for construction purposes at Doctors Pass
* Staff has allocated an Owner's Allowance - for Owners Use as Directed. This Allowance will be used only at the Owner's direction to
accomplish work due to unforeseen conditions and/or as directed by the Owner. Inclusion of the Allowance as part of the Contract Price is not a
guarantee that the Contractor will be paid any portion or the full amount of the Allowance. Expenditures of Owners Allowance will be made
through Change Order with proper documentation of Time and Materials supporting the change.
8 Restoration of Construction Access 1 Lump Sum 5,000.00$
15,000.00$
7 Debris Removal (See Note VI) 1
20 cy
container 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$
6 Final Tilling and Grading 1 Lump Sum 15,000.00$
Dredge Doctors Pass Settling Basin, Turning Basin, and West
Channel with Beach Disposal (See Note I & V)34,400 CY 10.00$ 344,000.00$
1 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 Lump Sum 350,000.00$
Total Cost
2,500.00$
V. Includes measures to ensure sand placed on the beach greater than 0.5" diameter does not exceed 5% through the use of
screen boxes, raking, and/or other means as determined by the contractor. (Ref. Technical Spec. 11.4)
VI. Potential debris from storms. (Re. Technical Spec. 8.3)
7 Debris Removal (See Note VI) 1
20 cy
container 2,500.00$
5,000.00$
Subtotal Bid Item A. Wiggins Pass
8 Restoration of Construction Access 1 Lump Sum
II. Includes replacement of removed markers or installation of new makers at Wiggins Pass (OWNER to provide materials).
III. Includes replacement of removed manatee markers or installation of new makers at Wiggins (CONTRACTOR to provide materials).
3 Temporary Removal and Re-Install Navigational Channel Marker
Install (See Note IV)5 Each 2,500.00$
350,000.00$
2
5 Construction Surveys (Pre, Post and Interim) 1 Lump Sum 30,000.00$
Item Item Description
Estimated
Quantity Unit Unit Cost
I. Quantity is estimated; final quantity based on results of the pre-construction survey.
10.00$ 812,000.00$
15 Each 4,750.00$ 71,250.00$
4 Environmental Control including Turbidity Testing 1 Lump Sum 15,000.00$
2
3a
Dredge Wiggins Pass Channel with Beach Disposal (See Note I &
V)
Navigational Channel Marker Install (See Note II)
9,500.00$ 3b Manatee Marker Installation (See Note III) 1 Each 9,500.00$
30,000.00$
6
Unit Unit Cost
750,000.00$
81,200 CY
5,000.00$
15,000.00$
2026 COLLIER COUNTY MAINTENANCE WIGGINS PASS AND DOCTORS PASS DREDGING PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION ITB: XX-XXXX
Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost
Total CostItem Item Description
Estimated
Quantity
1 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 Lump Sum 750,000.00$
Final Tilling and Grading 1 Lump Sum 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$