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Title: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 51-26 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT WITH GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC PURSUANT TO A BID WAIVER FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT (SAND PLACEMENT) SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,312,700.00
Summary
The City of Delray Beach is moving to approve Resolution No. 51-26, which authorizes a contract with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC for beach renourishment services at a cost of $1,312,700. This decision follows significant sand loss from hurricanes in 2022 and aims to bolster the city's Shore Protection Program, which has successfully preserved Delray's beaches since 1973. The project will involve placing an additional 750,000 cubic yards of sand to enhance storm protection and recreational use, with funding shared between the state, county, and city. This legislation is critical for maintaining beach infrastructure and supporting local tourism and recreation, ensuring the city can respond promptly to environmental challenges.