CR-708 Bascule Bridge Scour Protection

Martin County Purchasing is requesting bids for scour protection and related repairs at the CR-708 Bascule Bridge in Hobe Sound, Florida, with proposals due November 18, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. EST. Bidders must be prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation under Work Class 27 — Minor Bridges, a mandatory capability filter.

The scope encompasses construction of scour protection at intermediate bridge bents and bascule piers, installation of ditch lining riprap, fender system repairs, and other work as detailed in the Contract Documents. A bid bond is required. The project is funded in part by the Florida Department of Transportation through the Small County Outreach Program, Financial Project Number 448089-1-54-01.

No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Plans and specifications (approximately 6.7 MB) are distributed via eBidding download. As of October 12, 2026, 19 planholders had registered, including C. Slagter Construction, Inc., Capveon, Coastal Engineering LLC, and Continental Heavy Civil Corp. The bid was published in the Stuart News on October 9 and October 16, 2026. Successful contractors and subcontractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including nondiscrimination, workers' compensation, licensing, and employment eligibility verification requirements. No estimated contract value, incumbent, evaluation criteria, or questions-due date are identified in the source.