Asphalt Resurfacing of Various City Streets FY23-24 & FY24-25

The City of Oviedo, Florida, has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-17 for a comprehensive asphalt resurfacing project targeting 33 street segments across multiple subdivisions including Alafaya Woods, Easton Park, Chapman Oaks, Twin Rivers, and Big Oaks during fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The procurement requires a prequalified contractor from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to perform edge milling and full milling of roadways, utilizing FDOT-certified asphalt plants with Superpave Type SP 9.5 for local roads and SP 12.5 for Lockwood Boulevard. Bidders must submit proposals by February 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a contract performance period of 90 days for substantial completion and 120 days for final completion from the notice to proceed. The project is structured as a unit price contract, with each street segment having a separate purchase order set to a not-to-exceed value. Evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, bid pricing, and ability to meet technical specifications for road resurfacing, with contractors responsible for maintenance of traffic, erosion control, and coordination with local residents.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard federal contract provisions included in Addendum No. 2 emphasize requirements for working with small and minority businesses. Six construction and paving firms submitted bids, with Middlesex Paving, LLC emerging as the recommended awardee with the lowest total bid of $2,421,047.50, compared to the highest bid of $3,557,141.15 from MASCI General Contractor, Inc. The total project budget is estimated at $3,000,000, with individual street segment costs ranging from approximately $8,455 to $1,245,690. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability, with the City named as an additional insured. The City will retain 5% retainage on projects over $200,000 and offers 100% payment for projects under $200,000. The contract is subject to final City Council approval, with bidders retaining the right to file a protest within three business days of the notice of intent to award.