CR 584 (Waters Ave) at Florida Mining Blvd. Intersection Improvements

Hillsborough County Engineering and Operations Department is requesting competitive sealed bids for installation of a new traffic signal with two mast arm structures in the northwest and southeast quadrants of the CR 584 (Waters Ave) at Florida Mining Boulevard intersection, with bids due August 5, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time via electronic submission through the County's Euna Procurement system. A 7% Small Business Enterprise subcontractor participation goal applies.

The scope includes traffic signal installation with two mast arm structures, interconnect infrastructure along the CR 584 corridor, roadway widening and resurfacing to accommodate truck operations, sidewalk and curb ramp reconstruction for pedestrian safety, drainage improvements to eliminate ponding, and median closure west of the intersection in front of Sweetwater Business Center. Work spans 0.230 miles extending from Florida Mining Boulevard intersection to Station 192+50.00 across Sections 19, 20, 29, and 30, Township 28S, Range 18E. Signalization plans specify eight vehicular traffic signal assemblies with LED displays, eight pedestrian signal assemblies with countdown timers, microwave radar vehicle detection systems capable of detecting vehicles up to 140 feet, fiber optic communication lines, and thermoplastic and painted pavement markings. The project must comply with FDOT Standard Plans and Specifications (FY 2023-2024), Hillsborough County Public Works Standard Specifications for Construction (October 2023), and applicable electrical and telecommunications standards.

The estimated contract value is $2,582,238.00. Contract Time requires Substantial Completion within 226 days from Notice to Proceed with liquidated damages of $1,418.00 per day, and Final Completion within 316 days with liquidated damages of $709.00 per day. A $250,000 allowance for permits and Allowance Authorization will be added to the bid amount. Contractors using apprentices may qualify for an incentive of 30% of apprentice costs up to a maximum of $100,000.00.

Bidders must be prequalified with FDOT at bid closing for major classes including Milling, Flexible Paving, and Hot Plant-Mixed Bituminous Courses, and specialty classes including Traffic Signals, Concrete, Drainage, Roadway Signing & Pavement Marking, Underground Utilities, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. An Earnest Money Deposit equal to 5% of the bid amount is required; the successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the total awarded contract amount. A 5% retainage will be withheld from all progress payments. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required including General Liability ($500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($300,000 to $1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability ($1,000,000), Cyber Liability ($1,000,000), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000). All insurers must hold A.M. Best ratings of A- Class 7 or better and the County must be named as additional insured with 30 days' written notice required for any cancellation or material change.

Questions and requests for interpretation are due no later than 14 calendar days after solicitation issuance, site visit, or pre-bid conference, whichever occurs later. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must comply with Florida Trench Safety Act (29 CFR Part 1926.650), disclose trench safety costs separately, certify drug-free workplace compliance per Florida Statute 287.087, and attest they do not have prohibited involvement with foreign countries of concern under Florida Statutes Section 287.138. All work must accommodate utility relocations including Tampa Electric 13.2 KV overhead lines, Frontier Communications fiber, FiberLight HDPE conduit, UNITI Fiber, Crown Castle, MCI, CenturyLink, TECO Peoples Gas mains and valves, and City of Tampa Water Department water facilities and gate valves.