Boardwalk Replacement at Sylvan Lake Park

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a contractor for the Boardwalk Replacement at Sylvan Lake Park project (CC-5766-24/HSM), which involves replacing 6,582 linear feet of boardwalk. The project requires the selected contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and services to construct a complete boardwalk system using pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine lumber. Specific technical requirements include precise construction standards based on the 2020 Florida Building Code, with specifications for wood members, fasteners, and structural design criteria. The project involves three separate boardwalk sections totaling 1,097 linear feet, incorporating tie-ins to existing trails and including 10'x6' seating areas with benches. Key submission deadlines include a pre-proposal non-mandatory meeting on February 28, 2024, at 9:00am at Sylvan Lake Park, a deadline for questions on March 4, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of March 13, 2024, at 2:00pm. Bids must be submitted electronically via the county's website, with contractors required to perform at least 15% of the total work within their own organization.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), with specific provisions to support their involvement in the bidding process. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The project includes liquidated damages of $250 per day for project delays and will retain 5% of construction progress payments. The engineer's estimated project cost is $350,000.00, with the contract using a standard construction services agreement for projects under $500,000. Additional requirements include E-Verify system registration, compliance with public records law, and adherence to various regulatory requirements including the Trench Safety Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. Prospective bidders are explicitly cautioned against contacting any Seminole County staff or officials other than the specified contact person, and must access all bid documents through the county's secure procurement portal.