Construction Services for the Carroll Street from West of Lehigh Avenue to East of Sample Street Project

Osceola County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids for construction services on the Carroll Street Improvements project, a roadway safety and pedestrian upgrade spanning approximately 1,700 feet from West of Lehigh Avenue to East of Sample Street in Kissimmee, Florida, with sealed bids due May 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Prime contractors must be FDOT prequalified in Work Classes 7 (Drainage), 10 (Flexible Paving), and 11 (Grading) at time of bid submittal — a mandatory eligibility filter.

The scope includes construction of a mast arm signalized intersection, pavement widening, milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, utility relocation, and reconstruction of intersecting roadways. The project will deliver six lanes west of US 441 and five lanes east of US 441, with six-foot-wide concrete sidewalks in both directions meeting ADA standards. Work is governed by FY 2025-26 Road Construction Standard Plans and FDOT Standard Specifications. Substantial completion is required within 365 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with full completion within 30 additional calendar days.

A virtual non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Written questions are due May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required, submitted as a standard form bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check from a surety licensed in Florida with a Best's rating of A+ or higher. Bid prices must remain firm for 120 consecutive calendar days from bid opening. The successful bidder must execute all contract documents, provide performance and payment bonds, and obtain required insurance within five days of award. The contractor must be registered with E-Verify and comply with Build America, Buy America Act requirements, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination training, and applicable Florida statutes including Public Records compliance and Forced Labor/Human Trafficking certifications. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by the Board of County Commissioners.