Summary

This is a Solicitation for Bids issued by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for roadway construction and improvements along State Road 60 in Polk County, Florida. The project encompasses the resurfacing and rehabilitation of approximately 15.86 miles of roadway, including milling and resurfacing operations, shoulder improvements, and related pavement maintenance work. The contract is anticipated to have a term of approximately 18 months from the notice to proceed, with work scheduled to commence in early 2013. Sealed bids were due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on September 12, 2012, with the contract award expected to follow within 30 days of bid opening. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection were scheduled to allow bidders to familiarize themselves with project conditions and requirements.

The project is funded through FDOT's capital improvement budget and federal highway funds, with an estimated project cost range provided in the bidding documents. The solicitation includes standard specifications for roadway construction and resurfacing work, with particular emphasis on material quality, workmanship standards, and compliance with Florida Department of Transportation specifications. No specific set-asides or incumbent preferences were indicated in the solicitation. Bidders were required to submit detailed cost proposals, including unit prices for various pay items such as milling, asphalt resurfacing, surface treatment, and incidental work. Performance bonds and insurance requirements were mandatory, with all work subject to FDOT inspection and quality assurance protocols throughout the contract period.