BDI Traffic Signals/Electrical/Resurfacing

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 5 is requesting bids on roadway improvements including milling and resurfacing, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and related infrastructure on State Road 438 in Orange County (approximately 0.97 miles from Lake Stanley Road to Hiawassee Road), with bids due October 28, 2026. This is a Business Development Initiative (BDI) project restricted to Small Businesses as defined by FDOT — a hard set-aside that filters eligibility.

Bidders must submit a completed Small Business Affidavit (Form 275-000-01) prior to receipt of bid documents and a BDI Reference Sheet (Form 275-000-02) with the bid submission unless prequalified in the major work type. FDOT small-business size standards are referenced at https://www.fdot.gov/equalopportunity/bdi.shtm.

The scope includes milling and asphalt resurfacing (14,194 square yards), concrete curb and gutter (exceeding 1,200 linear feet), sidewalk construction (962 square yards), traffic signal installation (40 vehicular and 20 pedestrian signals), video detection systems, conduit installation, and thermoplastic pavement markings. The contract specifies 150 calendar days for completion, with 10 days allowed for contract execution and 120 flexible days for start.

The flexible proposal budget estimate is $2.301 million. The project is federally aided under Federal Aid No. D526022B. Proposals are submitted through the AASHTOWare Project Bids application. A proposal guaranty of $500 is required for bids exceeding $150,000, payable as a cashier's check or bonding form. Prequalification per Rule 14-22 is not required.