Protecting coastal infrastructure, restoring critical hurricane and storm damage reduction systems, and replenishing eroded coastal habitats, Marinex Construction Inc. has been awarded a $28,400,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The civil works coastal restoration award finances the renourishment of approximately 5.5 miles of beach and protective dune systems along Anna Maria Island, Florida, reaching a total cumulative face value of $32,373,000 if options are exercised.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Marinex Construction Inc. |
| Award Date: | September 11, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $28,400,000 ($32,373,000 Cumulative Face Value) |
| Project: | 5.5-Mile Beach and Dune Renourishment Project |
| Location: | Anna Maria Island, Florida |
| Contract Number: | W912EP-26-C-A028 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This major coastal storm risk management (CSRM) project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District. The Jacksonville District manages one of the most active beach renourishment and shore protection programs in the nation, maintaining hundreds of miles of Florida coastline. Barrier islands like Anna Maria Island act as essential first lines of defense against Gulf storms, hurricanes, and coastal wave energy, shielding public roadways, residential areas, and commercial property in Manatee County. Pumping offshore beach-quality sand to rebuild eroded berms and dunes restores structural storm protection capacity, preserves public recreational beaches, and re-establishes nesting habitats for sea turtles and shorebirds through 2027.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Marinex Construction Inc. is a leading marine general contractor specializing in hydraulic dredging, beach nourishment, marsh creation, and heavy civil marine infrastructure along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Bids were solicited via the internet with five competitive proposals received. Executing large-scale beach renourishment projects requires heavy trailing suction hopper or cutterhead pipeline dredges to harvest material from approved offshore borrow areas, mile-long submerged pipeline networks, specialized shore-side earthmoving equipment, and continuous environmental monitoring to safeguard marine species. Partnering experienced dredging fleets with USACE coastal engineers maintains resilient shorelines and protects coastal communities.
