SECT-30_GENERAL.docx

The document SECT-30_GENERAL.docx is a contract file for the City of St. Cloud, Florida, involving the Rummell Road Trail construction project. The project entails constructing an 8-foot wide asphalt trail spanning approximately 6,400 linear feet and a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk extending roughly 1,125 linear feet along Rummell Road. The scope includes clearing existing features, utility relocation, storm water infrastructure installation, concrete driveway and sidewalk construction, signage, and striping. A trail head park segment will be developed with an asphalt parking area, concrete sidewalks, stormwater infrastructure, and dry pond excavation. The bid was released on August 31, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting held on September 9, 2025, and bid responses due by October 7, 2025, at 10:00 am via electronic submission.

The project is partially funded by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Recreational Trails Program (RTP), with a total project budget of $1,600,000 and a 300-day timeline for substantial completion, plus an additional 60 days for final completion. Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of their total bid and demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in underground utilities, sidewalk construction, and paving. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with considerations for past performance, financial capability, and project experience. Contractors must comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program requirements, with potential sanctions for non-compliance. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation, with multiple utility providers involved, suggesting complex coordination and infrastructure integration challenges.