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MARGATE (BROWARD COUNTY) · LOCALlocal legislationPassed
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City Approval of Canal and Stormwater Infrastructure Contractors

Original title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE MULTIPLE AWARD OF BID NO. 2026-001 - CANAL EMBANKMENTS AND STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO LANDSHORE ENTERPRISES, LLC AS PRIMARY CONTRACTOR AND EMC DIVERS, INC. AS SECONDARY CONTRACTOR; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENT OF PROJECTS BASED ON AWARDED BID PRICES AND THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN INITIAL TWO-YEAR TERM AND THREE ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Record date · January 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Margate has selected two companies to handle canal embankment and stormwater infrastructure projects. Landshore Enterprises, LLC will serve as the primary contractor, while EMC Divers, Inc. will serve as the secondary contractor.

Why it matters

This resolution establishes the vendors responsible for maintaining the city's canal and stormwater systems for the next two to five years, impacting how and when these infrastructure repairs are performed.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Landshore Enterprises, LLC

The company is authorized to perform primary contractor duties for city canal and stormwater projects.

Directly affected

EMC Divers, Inc.

The company is authorized to perform secondary contractor duties for city canal and stormwater projects.

Directly affected

Margate Residents

Residents will have these two companies performing maintenance and infrastructure work on local canals and stormwater systems.

Key Facts

  • Landshore Enterprises, LLC is designated as the primary contractor for canal and stormwater infrastructure improvements.
  • EMC Divers, Inc. is designated as the secondary contractor for the same projects.
  • The contract term is an initial two-year period.
  • The city retains the option to renew the contract for three additional one-year terms.
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  • City administration is authorized to assign specific projects to either contractor based on bid prices and the city's best interests.
  • The resolution was introduced on December 31, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will be working on the canal and stormwater repairs?
Landshore Enterprises, LLC is the primary contractor, and EMC Divers, Inc. is the secondary contractor.
How long will this contract last?
The contract is for an initial two-year term, with the possibility of three one-year renewals.
How does the city decide which company gets a specific project?
City administration assigns projects based on the awarded bid prices and what is determined to be in the best interest of the city.

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Multiple Vendor Strategy

The city is utilizing a multiple-award strategy for infrastructure, allowing for administrative flexibility in project assignment between a primary and secondary contractor.

Landshore Enterprises, LLCEMC Divers, Inc.

Connected Entities

Landshore Enterprises, LLC, EMC Divers, Inc., City of Margate and 1 more
OrganizationLandshore Enterprises, LLC“Selected as the primary contractor for Bid No. 2026-001.”Map →
OrganizationEMC Divers, Inc.“Selected as the secondary contractor for Bid No. 2026-001.”Map →
locationCity of Margate“The local government body approving the contract.”Map →
otherBid No. 2026-001“The specific procurement identification number for the canal and stormwater proj”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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