Congress Avenue Bridge over SFRTA Railroad

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for construction of Congress Avenue Bridge over SFRTA Railroad (Project No. 2021610), with bids due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 15, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. The county applies a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) price preference allowing certified SBEs within 10 percent of the lowest non-SBE bid to receive award at their bid price.

The scope includes furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and supplies necessary for bridge construction and structural repairs. Work encompasses mobilization; maintenance of traffic with pedestrian accommodations; steel sleeve removal and post hole patch repair (585 units); traffic barrier top surface and face repair (10 linear feet and 14 square feet respectively); fencing installation of Type R fencing 5.1' to 6.0' in height (1,835 linear feet); dynamic load test support; and removal of existing bridge fencing (1,835 linear feet). Contingency items include damaged reinforcement repair (51 units), variable message sign installation (20 days), and traffic control officer services (48 hours). All work must adhere to latest FDOT Standard Plans and Palm Beach County Construction Standards.

Bidders must submit a completed Qualifications and Experience Package documenting two similar projects completed within the last five years (at least one under the bidder's firm name), resumes of superintendent-level key staff, equipment schedule or rental letters, and a signed certification statement. RFI submissions are due at least five working days before bid opening. Bid bond is waived for bids under $50,000 and optional for bids between $50,000 and $200,000 if participating in the Bond Waiver Program. Contract documents are available online through Palm Beach County VSS portal or in hard copy for a non-refundable $36 fee. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Addendum 1 and Addendum 2 have been posted and supersede conflicting language in original bid documents.