25-8522_-_Supplemental_Qualifications.pdf

This Supplemental Qualifications document pertains to Bid No. 25-8522 for the Ted Curcie Bridge Repair project issued by Collier County, Florida. The project encompasses comprehensive bridge rehabilitation services including concrete spall restoration, cathodic protection system installation, structural pile jacket implementations, and shoreline stabilization in Naples, Florida. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Collier County Procurement Services Conference Room, with sealed bids due electronically by October 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. The project has an anticipated construction timeline of 270 calendar days, with substantial completion required within 240 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and final completion due within 30 calendar days after punch list delivery. Prospective bidders must register on the OpenGov procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl to obtain complete bid documents.

The primary supplemental qualification requirement mandates that contractors maintain at least one staff member holding current NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) certification, with proof of certification required at the time of bid submission. Additional qualification requirements include possession of a State of Florida General Contractor or Building Contractor license and FDOT Bridge Qualified status. The estimated project budget is $873,723.54, with required insurance coverage of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and automobile liability, a 5% bid bond, and 100% payment and performance bonds. Liquidated damages of $1,685 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe. Funding originates directly from Collier County with no grant funding indicated, and the project represents part of the county's transportation infrastructure maintenance and improvement efforts.