Brookwood Drive Drainage Improvements

The City of Tallahassee is seeking a contractor for the Brookwood Drive Drainage Improvements project, a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative located in Leon County, Florida. The procurement involves constructing approximately 240 linear feet of an 8-foot by 5-foot concrete box culvert, including reinforced concrete pipe, structures, manholes, concrete curb and gutter, and ditch stabilization. The project requires a contractor capable of performing complex drainage infrastructure work, with additional scope including fence installation, sodding, utility adjustments, roadway repair, and related incidental construction activities. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams, with bid submissions due on October 30, 2025, at 2:30 PM EST. The contract term is set at 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with anticipated award and commission approval expected in November-December 2025. Contractors must be pre-qualified by the City of Tallahassee in the Roads and Streets and Underground Utilities and Excavation categories, and liquidated damages are established at $1,685.00 per consecutive calendar day beyond the contract time.

The procurement includes specific minority business enterprise (MBE) participation requirements, mandating 14% certified MBE participation and 9% certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. Certified MBE and WBE firms must be located in Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, or Jefferson County and certified by the Office of Economic Vitality Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Division. Bidders must complete comprehensive documentation, including a Vendor Conflict of Interest form, Local Vendor Affidavit, and Drug-Free Workplace Certification. The project requires a performance bond for 100% of the contract price and adherence to Florida Department of Transportation Design Standards. While the exact project budget is not explicitly stated, contractors must submit detailed pricing through the Bonfire electronic bidding platform. Environmental permits have been secured, including a Natural Features Inventory Exemption and an Environmental Resource Permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District, which will authorize construction within the existing right-of-way.