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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.

January 21, 2026

infrastructure public works stormwater management city contracts procurement

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Landshore Enterprises, LLC

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

EMC Divers, Inc.

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

Margate Residents

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

What changed

Last recorded activity January 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
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.

Why It Matters

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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, LLC EMC Divers, Inc.

Connected Entities

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 →

Sources

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