Alapaha Commerce Center – Erosion Repairs

Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids on erosion repairs to drainage features at the Alapaha Commerce Center subdivision, with bids due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory onsite pre-bid meeting on June 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes regrading, grassing, and temporary drainage infrastructure within the SWMF 3 drainage ditch and SWMF 3 stormwater management facility located in the northeast quadrant of the State Road 6 and Interstate 75 interchange. Work is structured as five lump-sum line items: mobilization, temporary slope drain, sediment barrier, regular excavation, and performance turf. Contractors must hold Florida construction industry licensing board certification and comply with Florida Statutes Chapter 489 licensing requirements. All contractors and subcontractors must be verified through E-Verify.

Contract duration is 120 calendar days from notice to proceed, with a maintenance period extending 45 to 90 days after completion. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for each day exceeding the 120-calendar-day contract period. Bidders must provide references for three similar commercial projects completed within the last five years and submit a sworn statement under Florida Statutes Section 287.133(3)(a) regarding public entity crimes.

A bid security of 5 percent of the total bid amount, submitted as either a cashier's check or bid bond, must accompany each bid. The successful bidder must provide a performance bond in the full contract amount and liability insurance prior to commencing work. Progress payments will be issued monthly with 10 percent retainage held until project completion and acceptance by the County Engineer.

Questions are due June 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bid documents are available from North Florida Professional Services, Inc., for $200 per paper set (maximum two sets) or free in PDF format via https://nfps.net/bid-opportunities/. Sealed bids must be received at the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts office, 207 NE First Street, Jasper, Florida 32052, with bid opening immediately following.