CR-880 and Sam Senter Rd over SFWMD Ocean Canal

Palm Beach County is requesting sealed bids for intersection improvements and bridge replacement on CR-880 and Sam Senter Road over the SFWMD Ocean Canal, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. A mandatory 5% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting participation goal applies, with contractors required to perform not less than 40% of the total contract amount with their own organization.

The project scope encompasses 4,673.53 linear feet of roadway work (0.885 miles) extending from Station 76+00 to Station 118+85.53 on CR-880 and from Station 10+00 to Station 14+00 on Sam Senter Road, including a new five-span bridge structure (total continuous span 132 feet 6 inches with 20 feet clear height above the design water surface) to replace existing Bridge No. 934000, approach slabs, rigid inclusion soil stabilization, guardrail installation and removal, canal reshaping with riprap revetment, drainage structures, and erosion controls. The design incorporates AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (8th Edition 2017) and FDOT standards. The project has received approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Florida Water Management District, and Highland Glades Water Control District.

The pay item worksheet itemizes 62 line items across roadway, structural, and contingency categories, with major quantities including approximately 21,543 cubic yards of excavation, 39,330 cubic yards of embankment compaction, 118,900 pounds of reinforcing steel, 3,959 linear feet of prestressed pile installation, and 7,462.5 linear feet of guardrail. Contract documents are available on the Palm Beach County Vendor Self Service Portal and in hard copy for a non-refundable fee of $40.

Bidders must submit a Qualifications and Experience Package documenting at least two similar projects completed within the past five years (at least one under the bidder's firm name), resumes for superintendent-level or above staff, and a schedule of owned equipment or rental agreements. Requests for Information are due at least five working days prior to bid opening. All subcontractors must be registered in the Vendor Self Service system prior to contract award. The contractor must comply with E-Verify, the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, and detour planning requirements. Both apprentice incentive reimbursement (up to $100,000) and Glades Resident Incentive provisions (30% wage reimbursement up to $100,000) are available.