Asphalt Roadway Resurfacing and Rehabilitation

The City of Fort Myers is requesting proposals for asphalt roadway resurfacing and rehabilitation services at multiple street locations throughout the city under RFP 26-097, with electronic submittals due November 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The City has established local vendor preference and Minority Business Enterprise policies applicable to this solicitation.

The scope encompasses five components: Package 1 (mill and replace asphalt resurfacing at six streets), Package 2 (mill and replace asphalt resurfacing at six streets), Package 3 (mill and replace asphalt resurfacing at six streets), an alternate bid for Package 3 using full depth reclamation (FDR) methodology, and a striping bid for roadway restriping at various locations. Restriping work must comply with FDOT standard plans and specifications, utilize FDOT-approved thermoplastic pavement markings with anti-slip mix and glass beads, and be performed between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. All contractors must submit maintenance of traffic plans for City approval. All authorized work must be completed within four calendar months of the established start date.

Contractors must meet mandatory minimum qualifications: five years of continuous business operation, no arrears with the City, and disclosure of material litigation or disciplinary actions from the preceding five years. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability, Comprehensive Auto Liability, and Workers' Compensation. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including background screening requirements and equal employment opportunity statutes.

Pricing is submitted on a lump sum basis for each package. The City establishes owner contingency fees of $75,000 for Package 1 and $62,500 for Packages 2, 3, and the FDR alternative. Evaluation criteria weight price at 45 points (38.1%), technical approach at 20 points (16.9%), project schedule and capacity at 25 points (21.2%), experience and past performance at 10 points (8.5%), Minority Business Enterprise policy compliance at 13 points (11%), and local vendor preference at 5 points (4.2%). A non-mandatory selection committee meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. The City reserves the right to award multiple contracts, reject all submittals, or cancel the solicitation at any time.