Florida Dredging, Beach Nourishment & Shoreline Contractor

Yes. Operating as a dredging contractor contractor in Florida requires full licensure issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) under Florida Statutes Title XXXII Chapter 489 Part I/II & FAC Rule 61G4. Municipalities and commercial property owners verify active board licenses prior to permit issuance.

Applicants must document 3 to 5 years operating heavy machinery, trench shoring box setup, and laser-guided grading and adhere to OSHA 1926 Subpart P Trenching & Excavation & State 811 Underground Utility Damage Prevention Acts.

Under Florida statutory and commercial bidding standards, dredging contractor contractors typically must maintain at least $2,000,000 Each Occurrence / $5,000,000 General Aggregate in general liability protection. Policies must include coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and completed operations.

The statutory bond threshold in Florida is $10,000 - $20,000 (Required if FICO credit score under 660). Contractors with standard commercial credit typically pay an annual premium between $320 and $480 (1% to 2% of total penal sum). High-risk or credit-rebuilding rates range from $576 to $800 annually.

Mandatory for construction employers with 1+ employees (sole proprietors must formally exempt). Regardless of minimum employee exemptions under Florida labor laws, commercial general contractors and municipal building inspectors mandate proof of active workers' comp via a Certificate of Insurance (COI) before jobsite access is granted.

Florida maintains formal reciprocal exam agreements or license verifications with: NC, GA, MS, LA. Qualifying out-of-state contractors in good standing under equivalent statutory frameworks may apply to waive the trade examination portion.