Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services for Key Deer Blvd (North of Watson Blvd) Roadway Rehabilitation Project

Monroe County, Florida is requesting competitive sealed proposals for Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Key Deer Boulevard (North of Watson Boulevard) Roadway Rehabilitation Project, with responses due November 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via the Bonfire electronic bidding platform. Respondents must be pre-qualified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Work Group 10.1 Roadway Construction Engineering Inspection and Work Group 10.3 Construction Materials Inspection — a mandatory eligibility gate.

The project scope includes repair and rehabilitation of the roadway and adjacent pedestrian path, elevating low sections to adapt for sea level rise on the northern section of Key Deer Boulevard from Watson Boulevard to the end, encompassing base-work, asphalt, striping, maintenance of traffic, and signage. Construction is anticipated to begin in January 2027 with an estimated 10-month duration plus 90 days for FDOT closeout.

Compensation is based on hourly rates specified in the cost proposal. The consultant must comply with FDOT cost proposal requirements, including verification of fees through FDOT's fee calculation tool based on audited cost rates, multipliers, acceptable operating margins, facilities capital cost of money, and direct expense rates. Reimbursable expenses include authorized transportation and living expenses under Florida Statutes Section 112.061, costs for reproducing project materials, and postage. The total contract amount is not to exceed a figure to be determined during negotiations.

Required insurance includes workers' compensation, employers' liability ($1,000,000 limits), general liability ($500,000 per occurrence), vehicle liability ($500,000 per person), and Engineers Errors & Omissions coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), with Monroe County and FDOT named as additional insureds. The project is funded through FDOT's Small County Outreach Program (SCOP), which governs all applicable regulations and guidelines. Contract award is anticipated in December 2026.