26-8700_Pre-Bid_Mtg_&_Site_Visit_Sign-in_Sheets_10.20.26.pdf

This is a Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit Sign-in Sheet for Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITB 26-8700 for Freedom Park Boardwalk Repairs at Boardwalks 1 and 2. The project encompasses repair and restoration services including replacement of deteriorated boardwalk decking, damaged structural timber members with fasteners and hardware, damaged pilings and support beams, and installation of new pilings as needed at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park located at 1515 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, Florida 34105. The non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit was held on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time at the project site. Sealed bids were due November 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time via the County's electronic bidding system at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl. One contract was to be awarded for all work, with the successful bidder required to execute the contract within ten calendar days of Notice of Award and commence work within five calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Substantial completion is required within 134 consecutive calendar days from commencement, with final completion within 30 calendar days after punch list delivery.

The anticipated project budget is $1.3 million. A certified Bid Bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required, and the successful bidder must furnish Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract award amount. All bonds and insurance must be executed or countersigned by a licensed resident agent of a surety qualified to do business in Florida. The County retains five percent retainage on gross monthly progress payments. Liquidated damages of $1,534 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion within 134 calendar days. Bidders must provide five project references of similar magnitude completed within the last five years, comply with Florida Statute Section 255.20 regarding use of Florida-produced lumber, timber, and forest products, and be enrolled in E-Verify at bid submission. Work hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and all work must comply with applicable OSHA, DOT, EPA, DHS, ANSI, FDEP, and NFPA standards. Award is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid determined by the Board of County Commissioners in public session.