COLLIER PARKWAY AT LIVINGSTON ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Pasco County is soliciting bids for the Collier Parkway at Livingston Road Intersection Improvements project, designated as Bid No. IFB-KM-26-005, through a competitive sealed bid procurement process. The project involves constructing additional left and right turn lanes for southbound Livingston Road at the E. County Line Road/Collier Parkway intersection, with comprehensive infrastructure enhancements including roadway widening, milling and resurfacing, sidewalk construction, utility adjustments, signalization modifications, and drainage improvements. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the Bonfire platform by 1:30 p.m. ET on October 28, 2025, with written questions due by October 15, 2025, and responses to be posted on October 21, 2025. The project requires contractors to comply with various technical specifications, including Florida Department of Transportation standards, and involves approximately 8.5 miles of roadwork with specific design requirements for road speeds, traffic volumes, and utility coordination. Bidders must provide a bid bond representing 5% of their total bid amount and demonstrate compliance with various legal and regulatory standards, including E-Verify requirements and trench safety regulations.
The procurement allows for local business preference, with Pasco County permitting local businesses within the county to match or slightly exceed the lowest bid from non-local businesses, provided they meet specific criteria such as maintaining a local business address for at least 12 months. While no specific disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) goals are explicitly stated, contractors must comply with civil rights and non-discrimination policies. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. The contract duration is set at 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an additional 120 calendar days allocated for Allowance Work, and liquidated damages of $2,667 per day for project delays. Although the total contract price is not explicitly stated, the bid documents indicate an Allowance Work amount of $360,000.00, with funding contingent upon County appropriations. Environmental permits from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are in place, with mitigation requirements including purchasing 0.055 Federal Herbaceous UMAM Credits from the Wiggins Mitigation Bank.
Florida 10/28/25, 5:30 PM 9/26/25, 9:00 PM Northside Water/Wastewater Forcemain-Phase 3
The City of Zephyrhills is seeking a contractor through an Invitation to Bid (ITB-2023-02) for the Northside Water/Wastewater Forcemain-Phase 3 project located in Pasco County, Florida. The procurement involves constructing approximately 12,500 linear feet of 6-inch force main along Fort King Road and Kossick Road, with 3,900 linear feet to be installed using horizontal directional drilling and the remainder through open-cut methods. The project will also include installing approximately 4,100 linear feet of 12-inch PVC water main along Kossick Road, connecting to an existing 8-inch PVC force main along South 301/Gall Boulevard. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including references for similar projects, non-collusive affidavits, and certifications regarding debarment and public entity crimes. A mandatory pre-bid teleconference is scheduled for December 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with options to attend in-person at City Hall or via GoTo meeting. Bid responses are due by January 12, 2024, before 10 AM, and must include a 5% bid bond. Contractors are required to comply with E-Verify certification, drug-free workplace standards, and trench safety regulations.
The project does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Work is to be performed during hours of 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a total estimated project time of 15 months (3 months for equipment procurement and 12 months for construction). The total estimated project cost is $4.5 million, and the project is designed to accept future additional flows while complying with the City of Zephyrhills' standard design requirements and State of Florida building requirements. No new residential, commercial, or industrial services will be constructed as part of this project. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in municipal utility infrastructure installation, particularly with horizontal directional drilling techniques and potable water/wastewater system construction. The project will adhere to American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations. Bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive technical capabilities and experience with similar municipal infrastructure projects.
Florida 1/12/24, 10:00 AM 2/19/25, 2:05 PM SHORT TERM COMMERCIAL LEASE OF THE FORMER PORT CONSOLIDATED BUILDING AND PARKING LOT WITHIN THE CITY OF PALATKA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
The state of Florida, specifically Pasco County, is seeking proposals for a short-term commercial lease of the former Port Consolidated Building and associated parking lot located within the City of Palatka Community Redevelopment Area. This procurement opportunity is structured as a lease agreement, inviting commercial entities to utilize an existing facility within a designated urban redevelopment zone. The solicitation was posted on August 15, 2025, with proposals due by September 19, 2025, indicating a 35-day response window for potential lessees. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, typical commercial lease procurements assess factors such as proposed use compatibility, financial stability of the proposing entity, and potential economic impact on the community redevelopment area. Interested parties should carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand the complete scope of requirements, submission guidelines, and any site-specific conditions that might influence lease terms.
No explicit set-aside designations or specific restrictions on respondent types were mentioned in the available information. The procurement appears to be an open commercial lease opportunity without apparent limitations on business size, minority status, or enterprise classification. Without additional context, it is not possible to identify incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. Similarly, precise budget ranges or anticipated lease values are not specified in the provided excerpt. Potential respondents would need to review the complete solicitation package to understand the financial parameters, lease duration, and any specific conditions associated with occupying the former Port Consolidated Building within the Palatka Community Redevelopment Area.
Florida 9/19/25, 6:00 PM 8/15/25, 9:00 PM AS NEEDED COMMUNICATION TOWER ANNUAL INSPECTIONS, GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Pasco County is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive communication tower maintenance services through an as-needed contract for annual inspections, general maintenance, and repairs. The procurement opportunity, posted on October 9, 2025, requires vendors to perform routine and reactive maintenance on communication towers situated throughout the county jurisdiction. Prospective contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in communication infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and repair capabilities. The contract's due date is November 18, 2025, with potential vendors expected to submit detailed proposals outlining their qualifications, service methodologies, and technical competencies. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly stated, contractors will likely be assessed on their proven experience, technical proficiency, response times, and ability to conduct thorough infrastructure assessments. The scope of work appears to encompass comprehensive tower evaluations, identifying potential structural or operational issues, and executing necessary maintenance and repair interventions to ensure optimal communication infrastructure functionality.
The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Given the technical nature of communication tower maintenance, vendors will likely need specialized certifications, professional licenses, and demonstrated experience in telecommunications infrastructure management. The contract appears structured as an annual, as-needed service agreement, suggesting potential flexible engagement levels based on county communication tower maintenance requirements. While specific budget ranges are not provided, communication tower maintenance contracts typically represent significant technical service investments, potentially ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Interested vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals demonstrating technical expertise, rapid response capabilities, safety protocols, and comprehensive understanding of communication tower maintenance requirements specific to municipal government infrastructure needs.
Florida 11/18/25, 6:30 PM 10/9/25, 8:00 PM Construction Management Services - Zephyr Park Rehabilitation
The City of Zephyrhills in Pasco County, Florida, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the comprehensive rehabilitation and improvement of Zephyr Park, a 50-acre municipal park facility. The project scope encompasses the design and construction of multiple recreational and infrastructure components, including restrooms, a splash pad, multiple playground areas, a nature trail system, a stage, pavilions, landscape and hardscape improvements, public art installations, and additional recreational opportunities, along with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation, sewer, and stormwater utility systems, with an optional 6,000-square-foot community building under consideration. The selected CMAR firm will work collaboratively with the City's design team at Kimley-Horn & Associates to provide value engineering and constructability recommendations during the design development phase, ensuring cost-effective solutions and a high-quality, buildable design prior to the completion of 100% design and construction documents. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: technical depth (35 points), firm experience and qualifications (20 points), qualifications of key project team members (15 points), demonstration of similar successful projects (15 points), references (10 points), and project team location (5 points). Short-listed firms (up to three) will be required to participate in formal oral presentations evaluated on overall team impression, methodology, ability to ensure project success within time and budget constraints, communications capability, and problem-solving approach. Electronic submissions are due Friday, September 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. through the City's e-Procurement Portal, with a deadline for questions set for Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.; site visits must be scheduled in advance with the Purchasing Agent. The selected CMAR contractor must provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) no later than 90 percent design completion and will manage both pre-construction and construction phases, with the City Council voting on the evaluation committee's final recommendation.
All respondents must be licensed in the State of Florida and maintain comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance with minimum combined single limits of $2,000,000. The procurement requires firms to demonstrate substantial experience with similar municipal or public building projects of comparable magnitude and complexity, with particular emphasis on construction management or general contracting background, scheduling expertise, budget control capabilities, and knowledge of relevant building codes and ordinances. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses are noted in the solicitation documents. There are no identified incumbent vendors or current contractors listed for this project, as this represents a new procurement for rehabilitation services. Hourly rates and fees will be requested from short-listed candidates via email and may be subject to further negotiation with the number one selected vendor. The specific award value or budget range for this project has not been disclosed in the available documentation; however, the magnitude of a 50-acre park rehabilitation with comprehensive infrastructure improvements suggests a substantial project budget. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses, waive informalities, and negotiate with the selected vendor to ensure the optimal outcome for this significant municipal project.
Florida 9/19/25, 10:00 AM 11/18/25, 9:42 AM