6th Avenue Sidewalk-LAP

The City of Destin, Florida is requesting bids on installation of a 6-foot-wide ADA-compliant sidewalk along 6th Avenue from SR 85 Eglin Parkway to 11th Street under ITB 43-26, with bids due August 5, 2026. The project is funded through the Local Assistance Program (LAP), a state-administered grant program.

The scope encompasses new sidewalk construction spanning approximately 46.8 linear miles from station 13+47.27 to station 60+28.23, including concrete sidewalk installation in varying thicknesses (4 inches and 6 inches), removal of existing concrete, site preparation and grading, drainage improvements, erosion control and sediment barriers, detectable warning surfaces, performance turf installation, thermoplastic pavement markings, sign assembly work, and utility adjustments. Work proceeds one block at a time with channeling devices at 50-foot spacing. Substantial utility coordination is required with Okaloosa County Water and Sewer, Okaloosa Gas District, Florida Power & Light, Cox Communications, CenturyLink/Lumen, AT&T, and LiveOak Fiber LLC. The U.S. Postal Service must approve relocation of neighborhood delivery boxes.

The estimated contract time is 180 days. Work must comply with Florida Department of Transportation FY2026-27 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, NPDES Construction Generic Permit requirements, and ADA accessibility standards. The Engineer of Record is Julian A. Poole, P.E. (License No. 77592), DRMP, Inc., Pensacola. The County Project Manager is Michelle Gartman, P.E. Bidders must submit detailed cost proposals and qualifications documentation demonstrating relevant sidewalk construction and ADA compliance experience. All applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including prevailing wage requirements typical of Florida public works projects, apply.