Pre-Bid Meeting Sign-In Sheet

This is a pre-bid meeting sign-in sheet for the 16th Street NE Bridge Project (LAP) conducted by Collier County, Florida. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Collier County Procurement Services, Conference Room A, Building C2, 3295 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112. The meeting provided prospective bidders with an opportunity to review project requirements, ask questions, and obtain clarification on the scope of work prior to submitting sealed bids. Sealed bids for Bid No. 24-8265 are due by November 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. The project involves constructing a new 147-foot bridge over the Golden Gate Main Canal, widening approximately 3.3 miles of roadway from Golden Gate Boulevard to Randall Boulevard, and implementing associated transportation infrastructure enhancements including traffic signals, sidewalks, drainage modifications, and utility relocations.

Prospective bidders must be pre-qualified by the Florida Department of Transportation in specific work classes including minor bridges, pavement marking, roadway signing, traffic signals, and sidewalk work. The project has an approximate budget of $26,361,418 and is primarily funded through federal highway administration grants under the Local Agency Program (LAP). A 5% bid bond is required with all proposals. The project establishes a disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) goal of 10.54%. Contractors must comply with federal regulations including Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Buy America provisions, and equal employment opportunity standards. Substantial completion is required within 520 consecutive calendar days with liquidated damages set at $7,442 per calendar day for delays. The project includes significant environmental compliance requirements, including wetland mitigation and protections for endangered species such as the Florida black bear, gopher tortoise, and eastern indigo snake.