25-024 Kayak Fishing Trail Access Upgrades At Sanders Beach

The City of Pensacola is soliciting quotes for upgrades and overall revitalization of the Sanders Beach Park, boat ramp, and kayak launch areas. Unfortunately, the site suffered damage related to storms in recent years and needs some restoration. This project focuses on the installation of an accessible floating kayak launch, expanding access to a growing hobby to members of our community. Park goers will have the opportunity to learn more about the rich history of Sanders Beach and the surrounding neighborhood through informational kiosks placed in the park.

This project increases accessibility to the other facilities at the park, including new restrooms, upgraded lighting for safety and visibility and shaded picnic and gathering areas that will entice community residents to enjoy the outdoors without wanting for shade. This project includes new bench seating for visitors to enjoy the views over Pensacola Bay. The boat ramp parking will be repaved and restriped with thermoplastic striping for safety and to aid traffic flow. Walkways will be improved for access where applicable.

The installation of a new restroom facility will require appropriate utility coordination and upgrades to existing sanitary sewer, water, and electric infrastructure in the park. The restroom comes by truck preassembled and requires use of a crane to set in place.

The contractor is responsible for providing the necessary erosion and sedimentation controls, as well as any MOT that may affect the flow of traffic in public ROW. Disturbed grass areas shall be covered with sod to match existing grass, and the sod shall be maintained by the contractor until the grass has become established. The contractor shall follow all product installation instructions given by the product manufacturers.