Cardno, a global environmental firm that is overseeing the entire project, was issued a notice Monday (July 9) to proceed with the work.

BROOKSVILLE – Hernando County commissioners have awarded a contract to Midcoast Construction Enterprises to complete the reconstruction of the Bayport Pier.

The contract to Midcoast which is based in Largo, is in the amount of $657,060.50.

The reconstruction of the pier will begin after an archaeological assessment is completed in coordination with the Division of Historical Resources to comply with permitting requirements. A previously recorded shipwreck is located within the vicinity of the pier and two additional overlapping archaeological sites are also recorded in the project area.

The goal of the assessment is to test and evaluate the sites, and ultimately protect the integrity of the sites during the pier’s reconstruction. If there are federal permits, land or funding involved in the project, it may be subject to compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act.

Cardno, a global environmental firm that is overseeing the entire project, was issued a notice Monday (July 9)  to proceed with the work. Cardno has 90 days to obtain a permit for the underwater study, to complete the archaeological assessment and submit the final report. Once completed, the pier’s reconstruction plan and timeline will be established.

The total cost of the Bayport Pier reconstruction will be $828,339.70:

• $28,880 = Damage Assessment by Cardno (completed)
• $65,291.20 = Engineering and Construction Oversight by Cardno (ongoing)
• $77,108 = Archaeological Assessment by Cardno (ongoing)$657,060.50 = Construction of Pier by Midcoast Construction Enterprises (approved)

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