Bid Plans for Lake Monroe Trail Loop - Phase 1, Seminole County, Florida

This document contains the bid plans and specifications for a public works construction project procured by Seminole County, Florida, for the Lake Monroe Trail Loop - Phase 1 project. The project scope encompasses the construction of concrete trails totaling approximately 1.2 miles: an 8-foot wide concrete trail along Mellonville Avenue extending from E. Seminole Boulevard to Celery Avenue, and a 12-foot wide concrete trail along Celery Avenue from Elliot Street to 343 feet east of Sipes Avenue. The procurement requires comprehensive labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and coordination for trail construction. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with sealed bids due on July 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The substantial completion deadline is 255 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion required 30 calendar days thereafter.

The Engineer's estimated project cost is $3,827,394.21, establishing a baseline for bidder proposals. Bid security of 5 percent is required, with bids remaining firm for 90 days following bid opening. Contractors must be fully licensed and certified to perform the work in the State of Florida. The procurement encourages participation from Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), though no specific set-aside percentages are mandated. Contract award will be determined using a lowest responsive, responsible bidder evaluation criterion, considering qualifications, experience, and past performance. The successful bidder will be expected to manage site conditions and coordinate with other potential contractors operating in the area during construction.