BCIRP Phase 2A Signalized Intersection on Oil Well Road at Big Corkscrew Drive

Collier County is soliciting sealed bids for the BCIRP Phase 2A Signalized Intersection project on Oil Well Road at Big Corkscrew Drive, a comprehensive transportation infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement (Bid No. 24-8314) involves constructing a new signalized intersection with associated roadway widening, turn lane additions, storm drainage, potable water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, street lighting, and landscaping. Qualified contractors must have appropriate licensing, demonstrate professional capabilities in civil engineering and infrastructure development, and comply with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) 2023 design standards. The project requires detailed project scheduling, daily reporting, and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations including ADA and Florida Building Code standards. Key deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Naples, with sealed bids due no later than December 12, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Prospective bidders must register on the county's procurement portal and obtain complete bidding documents online. The project demands substantial project management support, with a required substantial completion timeline of 195 calendar days and final completion within 30 calendar days after punch list delivery.

The contract does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond or certified/cashier's check and will be required to submit payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract amount if awarded. The anticipated project estimate is $4,724,898.03, with an owner's allowance of $200,000 for unforeseen conditions or owner-directed work. Liquidated damages are set at $2,512 per calendar day for failing to achieve substantial completion on time. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability. Work will be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the county reserves the right to reject any bids and investigate the performance record of bidders. The project will be funded by Parks and Recreation Impact fees, with the adjacent commercial developer responsible for reimbursing Collier County for a portion of public utilities and intersection costs.