CR 4A Roadway Safety Improvements

Escambia County is seeking construction services through a competitive bid process for the CR 4A Roadway Safety Improvements project, a comprehensive roadway enhancement initiative spanning 6.66 miles from CR 4 to Highway 29. The procurement involves widening existing 10-foot travel lanes to 11-foot lanes with 1-2 foot shoulders, including roadway overlay, mailbox and traffic sign relocation, guardrail upgrades to FDOT standards, and minor drainage modifications. Key deliverables include full roadway reconstruction, earthwork, asphalt overlay, traffic markings, utility adjustments, and guardrail installations across multiple intersections. The project requires contractors to identify and document existing roadway conditions, coordinate with county staff, and comply with detailed technical specifications outlined in the accompanying documentation. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 8, 2025, and bid responses due by July 21, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated project completion timeline of 210 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and an additional 30 days for final completion. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with technical specifications, proposed project approach, contractor qualifications, and adherence to local and state construction standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the bid documents indicate local business preference provisions that may provide advantages to local vendors meeting specific criteria. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including bid bonds, performance and payment bonds, insurance certificates, and various federal and state compliance forms. Liquidated damages are established at $1,685 per calendar day of delay beyond the specified completion time. While precise budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure improvements across approximately 16,833 square yards of roadway, including 5,150 cubic yards of earthwork excavation, 50,090 square yards of 2" asphalt overlay, and 216 linear feet of guardrail installation. The funding appears to be sourced from county resources, with the primary objective of enhancing road safety in Northern Escambia County. Potential bidders should carefully review the technical specifications, roadway plans, and project requirements to ensure full compliance with the county's detailed construction standards.