26B-038 NE 35TH ST/NE 60TH CT (from NE 36TH AVE to SR40)

Marion County, Florida is seeking bids for a road resurfacing project involving NE 35th Street and NE 60th Court from NE 36th Avenue to SR40, designated as contract number 26B-038. The procurement is structured as a lowest bid, technically acceptable contract with a total contract time of 60 calendar days. Key project activities include milling and overlaying existing pavement, constructing side street and driveway aprons, sodding shoulders, and restriping pavement markings. The project encompasses approximately 2.39 miles of roadway and requires contractors to follow Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, including the Greenbook, Roadway and Traffic Design Standards, and Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Drug-Free Workplace Certificate, Disclosure of Subcontractors and Suppliers form, and a Conflict of Interest Statement. The bid response deadline is January 29, 2026, with contractors required to begin work within 15 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide a performance and payment bond equal to the full contract price and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Worker's Compensation and Commercial General Liability. Liquidated damages will be assessed for failure to complete the project within the contract time, with daily rates ranging from $904 to $1,685 depending on the contract value. While no specific budget range is detailed, the project involves significant infrastructure improvements including 1,709 tons of asphalt friction course, 2,564 tons of structural leveling course, and 11,262 square yards of limerock base preparation. Additional requirements include maintaining existing stormwater drainage patterns, preventing ponding at side road aprons, re-setting survey monuments, and providing comprehensive as-built documentation. Contractors must also coordinate utility relocations, implement erosion control measures, and comply with all local and state safety regulations.