A1A, US 1 to Donald Ross Rd

Palm Beach County Engineering and Public Works Department is soliciting sealed bids for site preparation, landscape installation, and irrigation system construction on the A1A roadway project (US 1 to Donald Ross Road, Project No. 2019805), with bids due August 18, 2026. The procurement carries a mandatory 17 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting participation goal under the county's Small Business Development Program, with waivers available upon documented good faith efforts.

The scope encompasses site grading to final elevation, installation of landscape trees and plants, sod placement, and complete irrigation system construction including mains, laterals, sprinkler heads, valves, control systems, controllers, wiring, and all related accessories such as backflow preventers and pump stations. The contractor must obtain permits, arrange required inspections per local ordinance, provide guarantee and replacement services, perform cleanup and maintenance, and maintain traffic control throughout installation and future maintenance operations. Minor field adjustments to irrigation layout are anticipated; major relocations require prior departmental approval.

Contract documents are available through the county's Vendor Self Service portal or in hard copy for a non-refundable $50 fee. All bids must include OSBD Schedules 1 and 2, proposal pages, local preference certification, scrutinized companies form, bid bond or bond waiver affidavit, certificate of resolution, active Florida business license, sublet work certification, and either FDOT pre-qualification or qualifications and experience documentation. Bidders between $50,000 and $200,000 may participate in the Bond Waiver Program if an Intent to Participate affidavit is submitted. Contractor and all subcontractors must register in Vendor Self Service prior to award. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Engineering and Public Works Department in West Palm Beach, with Webex access available. Requests for Information are due at least five working days before bid opening. The contract includes an Apprentice Incentive (20 percent reimbursement of apprentice wages up to $100,000, or $200,000 for projects $20 million or greater) and a Glades Resident Incentive (30 percent reimbursement of new employee wages up to $100,000). E-Verify, Florida Prompt Payment Act compliance, and SBD program monitoring are required throughout performance.