2026 Milling & Resurfacing Pavement Program

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is soliciting bids for the 2026 Milling & Resurfacing Pavement Program, designated as Bid #C006828, which focuses on comprehensive infrastructure maintenance within Orange County, Florida. The procurement seeks contractors to perform a wide range of roadway improvement services, including maintenance of traffic, temporary traffic control, lane closures, erosion and sedimentation control, guardrail removal and replacement, concrete curb and gutter barrier wall installations, pavement milling and resurfacing, and signage and pavement markings. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with specific meeting link and credentials provided in the bid documentation. Interested vendors must register on the PlanetBids electronic platform to submit questions and bids, with the final bid submission deadline set for November 20, 2025. The procurement requires contractors to demonstrate capability in executing complex infrastructure maintenance and reconstruction projects with precision and adherence to local government standards.

The CFTOD has established specific preferences for bid submissions, including opportunities for local vendors, veteran small businesses, and businesses located in opportunity zones. While the bid does not specify explicit set-aside percentages, the procurement process is designed to encourage participation from diverse business types. The electronic bidding platform, PlanetBids, ensures transparency and fair competition, with electronic bid submission being the only accepted method. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, infrastructure maintenance projects of this scale typically involve substantial investment, likely ranging from several hundred thousand to potentially multiple million dollars depending on the scope and extent of required pavement work. The district has created a "BuyLocalNow" portal to facilitate vendor engagement and streamline the procurement process, indicating a commitment to supporting local economic development while maintaining rigorous technical and performance standards for infrastructure improvements.