ITB_CIP250467_Southwest_44th46th_Avenue_4-Lane_Extension_-_Exhibit_B_-_Price_Proposal.xlsx

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the City of Ocala, Florida, specifically for the Southwest 44th/46th Avenue 4-Lane Extension project (Contract #CIP/250467). The project involves widening an existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway from SR 40 to SW 20th Street, spanning approximately 1.5 miles. The comprehensive scope includes constructing four 12-foot travel lanes, a 6-foot traffic separator, grass median, 4-foot bike lanes, concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb ramps, gravity wall, and associated signing and pavement markings. Construction activities encompass mobilization, maintenance of traffic, clearing and grubbing, earthwork, milling, concrete work, and paving, with all pedestrian facilities required to meet current ADA standards.

Bidding will be conducted on a unit price basis, with the City paying only for actual units provided, installed, or constructed. Bidders must meet specific qualifications, including three years of roadway resurfacing experience, FDOT pre-qualification in multiple work classes (Grading, Flexible Paving, Hot Plant-Mix Bituminous Courses, Sidewalk), and possess a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Advanced certification. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with prices to be honored for 60 days after award. A 5% bid bond is required, and bidders must demonstrate they are current on all obligations to the City. The project involves comprehensive drainage work, inlet protection, and sediment barrier installation, with the contractor responsible for providing all materials, labor, and equipment to complete the project.