Chester Byrd Park Improvements Bid Plans

This document comprises bid plans and project specifications for the City of Dania Beach, Florida's Chester Byrd Park Improvements project. The scope of work includes removing existing park features and installing new recreational amenities and infrastructure upgrades. Specific improvements encompass a new playground, fitness area, picnic space, basketball court, ADA-compliant sidewalks, parking improvements, utility upgrades, lighting infrastructure, and landscaping. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/daniabeachfl no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026; late bids will not be accepted. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 6, 2026, at the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office, with written questions due by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and final completion within 150 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $2,667 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion deadline.

The project is partially funded through a FRDAP grant, requiring full compliance with all State and Federal conditions outlined in Grant Agreement No. P25011. Contractors must be properly licensed and insured in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 489, maintaining Workers' Compensation with employer's liability limits of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 per policy, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Business Auto Liability of $500,000 combined single limit. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount are required for contracts exceeding $200,000, along with a 5 percent bid guarantee. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of completed work with 5 percent retainage, processed on or about the 15th of each month upon Engineer approval. The City encourages participation from all business segments, including small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises, with no identified incumbent contractor or set-aside restrictions limiting competition.