BDI Traffic Signal

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 5 is soliciting bids through a Business Development Initiative (BDI) project restricted to FDOT-defined small businesses, with the letting date of December 2, 2026. The work is a roadway and signal improvement at the intersection of SR 436 and University Boulevard/Scarlet Road in Orange County, Florida. Bidders must submit a completed, notarized Small Business Affidavit (Form No. 275-000-01) before receiving bid documents and must upload the BDI Reference Sheet (Form No. 275-000-02) with their bid, unless they are prequalified in the project's major work type. Prequalification under Rule 14-22 is not required.

The scope covers milling and resurfacing, curb and gutter, sidewalk, signal improvements, signing and pavement markings, and intelligent transportation systems across approximately 0.100 miles from Mile Post 10.088 to Mile Post 10.188. The file lists quantities of 4,301 square yards of milling, 236.5 tons of asphalt friction course, 353 linear feet of curb and gutter, and 222 square yards of sidewalk. Signal work includes 1,286 linear feet of underground fiber optic cable, signal equipment, video detection, and pedestrian detection. The project is federally aided under project numbers 45125615201 and 45125615202 (Federal Aid No. D526057B).

The proposal budget estimate is $1.38 million. Contract duration is 160 days, with a flexible start time of 120 days and a 10-day contract execution period. Bids exceeding $150,000 require a $500 proposal guaranty in the form of a cashier's check or bid bond.