26-8700_Scope_of_Work-R1.pdf

This Scope of Work document pertains to construction repair and restoration services for Freedom Park Boardwalk Repairs Phase 1, managed by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Naples, Florida under ITB 26-8700. The project encompasses the repair and restoration of Boardwalks No. 1 and 2, along with Outlooks No. 1 and 2, requiring the replacement of deteriorated boardwalk decking, damaged structural supporting timber and members including fasteners and associated hardware per plans and specifications, and repairs to all damaged pilings. Sealed bids are due electronically by 3:00 p.m. local time on November 6, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site (1515 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34105). One contract will 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 thereafter.

The anticipated project budget is $1,300,000, with award based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid as determined by the Board of County Commissioners in public session. A certified Bid Bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required at submission, and the successful bidder must furnish Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract award amount, all bonded 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. Work specifications require concrete meeting FDOT standards with 28-day compression strength of 5,500 PSI (Class IV), all timber to be pressure-treated Southern Pine Select Structural or IPE wood with stainless steel fasteners, and reinforcement steel conforming to ASTM A615 Grade 60. Contractors must comply with Florida Statute Section 255.20 regarding use of Florida-produced lumber and forest products, be enrolled in E-Verify at bid submission, and provide five project references of similar magnitude completed within the last five years. Liquidated damages of $1,534 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion within 134 calendar days. Work hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with work restricted to existing boardwalk and outlook footprints plus a 2-foot maintenance easement perimeter, with no staging or stockpiling in mangrove vegetation or environmentally sensitive areas.