456984-1-54-01 SR 464 and SE 25th Avenue Intersection Improvements

The City of Ocala is soliciting bids under ITB 11212500000137 (Project 456984-1-54-01) for construction of intersection safety and operational improvements at SR 464 and SE 25th Avenue, with questions due November 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST and bids due November 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Bids must be submitted electronically through www.bidocala.com or www.prorfx.com.

The scope centers on minor widening and reconstruction of the south leg of the intersection to add a northbound left-turn lane, a shared left-turn/through lane, and a dedicated right-turn lane on the SE 25th Avenue approach. The project also adds an exclusive westbound right-turn lane on SR 464, a marked bike lane along SE 25th Avenue, and signal retiming. The project is federally funded, and the contract includes federally funded project requirements alongside standard City of Ocala terms and conditions. References from the previous three years are preferred, and the City reserves the right to evaluate vendor performance upon contract completion.

Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish a Public Construction Bond equal to the total contract cost and a three-year Maintenance and Guarantee Bond covering labor and materials. Bidders must comply with Florida Statute 287.087 (Drug Free Workplace certification), Florida Statute 448.095 (E-Verify employment eligibility), and Florida's Trench Safety Act for excavations deeper than five feet. The contract requires substantial completion within 130 days and final completion within 30 days after substantial completion, with mobilization no later than 30 working days after Notice to Proceed.