27-8700_-_Exhibit_M_-_Freedom_Park_Boardwalk_Repair_Plans_Phase_I_Final_Submittal_10.30.26.pdf

Exhibit M presents the Phase I Final Submittal repair plans for the Freedom Park Boardwalk project in Naples, Florida, prepared for Collier County Board of County Commissioners under ITB 26-8700. The project encompasses the repair and restoration of Boardwalks 1 and 2 at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park, located at 1515 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34105. Scope of work includes replacement of deteriorated boardwalk decking, damaged structural timber members with fasteners and hardware, damaged pilings and support beams, and installation of new pilings as required. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. Sealed bids are due electronically by 3:00 p.m. local time on November 6, 2026 through the County's online bidding portal. One contract will be awarded for all work. The successful bidder must 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, with award based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid as determined by the Board of County Commissioners in public session. 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 submit shop drawings, construction material documentation, and a construction staging plan for approval prior to commencement. Work is restricted to existing boardwalk and outlook footprints plus a 2-foot maintenance easement perimeter, with no staging or stockpiling in environmentally sensitive areas. Contractors must comply with Florida Statute Section 255.20 regarding Florida-produced lumber and be enrolled in E-Verify at bid submission. Bidders must provide five project references of similar magnitude completed within the last five years and must furnish a certified Bid Bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount. Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract award amount are required, along with all insurance executed by a surety qualified in Florida. The County retains five percent retainage on gross monthly progress payments, and liquidated damages of $1,534 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion. Work hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.