Annual Paving, Drainage and Concrete

The City of Fort Myers has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-086 for Annual Paving, Drainage and Concrete construction services, seeking qualified contractors to provide site/civil construction repairs and improvements on an "as-needed basis" throughout the city. The procurement encompasses a wide range of potential construction activities, including concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, ADA ramps, asphalt repair/replacement, resurfacing, sealcoating, traffic calming measures, storm drain piping installations, and associated restoration services. Contractors must meet mandatory minimum qualifications, including being in business for at least three consecutive years and maintaining necessary state licenses. The solicitation was released on July 7, 2025, with questions due by July 24, 2025, and submissions due by August 6, 2025, with a proposed City Council approval date of August 18, 2025. The bid includes a comprehensive Schedule of Values with unit pricing for various construction activities across multiple categories, with tiered pricing based on project quantities, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions, with emphasis on local and minority business enterprise participation. Contractors must comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, with the FDOT maintaining an overall 10.54% DBE goal, and must complete a Bidders Opportunity List within three business days of bid submission. The solicitation requires E-Verify compliance and includes provisions for annual contract pricing adjustments up to 3% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. Specific compliance requirements include adherence to Build America, Buy America provisions, which mandate the use of iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials produced in the United States. Contractors must provide documentation demonstrating domestic sourcing and may face penalties for non-compliance. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement allows for multiple awards and flexible work allocation, suggesting a potentially significant ongoing contract with the potential for substantial annual construction and infrastructure maintenance work throughout Fort Myers.