Congress Avenue Bridge over SFRTA Railroad

Palm Beach County is requesting sealed bids for construction and completion of Congress Avenue Bridge over SFRTA Railroad (Project No. 2021610), with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., under a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) price preference that allows certified SBEs within 10% of the lowest non-SBE bid to be awarded at their bid price.

The scope requires furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies to construct and complete the bridge in accordance with contract plans and specifications and FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction FY 2024-25. Work must be performed in a workmanlike manner with all debris removal within the contract timeframe.

Contractors must perform at least 40% of contract work with their own organization. OSBD Schedules 1 and 2 documenting all subcontractors and SBE participation must be submitted as part of the bid; Schedule 2 serves as binding agreements between prime and subcontractors. Bid bonds are waived for bids under $200,000 if participating in the Bond Waiver Program; otherwise required for amounts $50,000 and above.

The contract incorporates apprentice and Glades resident employee incentive provisions offering reimbursements of 20% of apprentice wages (capped at $100,000) and 30% of Glades resident wages (capped at $200,000). Contractors must register in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract award and comply with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, paying subcontractors within 10 days of receiving County payment.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Engineering and Public Works Department, 3rd Floor Main Conference Room, with Webex option available. Requests for Information must be submitted at least five working days prior to bid opening. Contract documents are available for download from the Palm Beach County VSS portal or as hard copies for a non-refundable $36 fee. Addenda will be posted up to 72 hours before bid opening.