Blackwater River State Forest Bridge Replacement – Project No. 01201ROAD24

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the Blackwater River State Forest Bridge Replacement Project No. 01201ROAD24, located in Milton, Florida. The procurement involves constructing up to three bridges within Santa Rosa County, with a Base Bid covering two specific bridges: Norman Riley Road Over Lighter Knot (Bridge No. 580831) and Environmental Road Over Middle Creek #1 (Bridge No. 580832). Two additional Additive Alternate Bids are available: one for removing three existing bridges and another for constructing a third bridge (High Bridge Road over Panther Creek #3). Bidders must be FDOT prequalified in Work Class 17, Intermediate Bridges, and registered in Florida. The project requires comprehensive bridge replacement services, including all necessary permitting, construction, work, and code inspections. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due by June 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The public bid opening will occur on July 1, 2025, at 10:30 AM via teleconference.

The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible contractor submitting the lowest total price for the Base Bid or Base Bid plus Additive Alternate Bids. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the project includes provisions for minority business enterprise participation. The contract requires criminal background checks and compliance with various state and federal regulations. The proposed budgeted amount is up to $2,100,000.00, with potential for increased funding. The contract period is 360 calendar days, comprising 270 days for substantial completion and 60 days for project close-out. Consor Engineers, LLC is serving as the Architect-Engineer, with Tierra, Inc. providing geotechnical exploration services. The project involves detailed engineering specifications, including 18" square prestressed concrete piles, bridge deck construction, and environmental considerations specific to the Santa Rosa County location. The Department reserves the right to make a single award or no award, as determined to be in the best interest of the State.