Bid Schedule Summary: Palm River Public Utility Renewal Areas 3, 5, and 6

This Bid Schedule document is a cost estimation template prepared by Collier County, Florida for the Palm River Areas 3, 5, and 6 Public Utilities Renewal project. The schedule itemizes infrastructure replacement work across three geographic areas spanning twelve streets in the Palm River neighborhood, including potable water system improvements (water main piping ranging from 6-inch to 10-inch in diameter, gate valves, fire hydrants, water services, and meter installations), wastewater system improvements (gravity sewer pipe replacement, sanitary sewer service laterals, precast concrete manholes, force main piping, and pump station rehabilitation), stormwater drainage improvements (various pipe sizes and catch basins), general construction activities (mobilization, maintenance of traffic, clearing and grubbing, tree removal and replacement, driveway restoration, and sidewalk installation), and roadway restoration including asphalt paving and curb work. Bids are due August 10, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for July 20, 2026. The project anticipates a contract duration of 940 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to substantial completion, with final completion required within 60 days thereafter. One contract will be awarded to cover all work across all three areas.

The bid schedule format presents unit prices and estimated quantities for each line item across four sections per area (General, Water System, Wastewater System, and Stormwater System), with all unit prices currently showing $0.00 pending contractor submission. The anticipated total project budget is $32.25 million, with an additional $600,000 Owner's Allowance allocated per area for unforeseen conditions, totaling $1.8 million in contingency reserves. The schedule requires bidders to provide certified bid bonds equal to 5% of the total bid amount, performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract award amount, and comprehensive insurance coverage including worker's compensation and liability policies up to $5,000,000. Collier County is utilizing local vendor preference for this solicitation. Liquidated damages of $5,146 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion. Bidders must hold Florida State Contractor and General Contractor licenses, provide five similar project references completed within the past five years, submit OSHA Class II Asbestos certifications, and demonstrate Florida Trench Safety Act compliance. Electronic bid submission is required through the OpenGov procurement portal.