CR-880 and Sam Senter Rd over SFWMD Ocean Canal

Palm Beach County is soliciting sealed bids for construction of intersection improvements and bridge replacement at CR-880 and Sam Senter Road over the South Florida Water Management District Ocean Canal (Project 2019803), with bids due October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory 5% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting participation goal applies, with a county-wide minimum goal of 20% SBE participation; bidders unable to meet the requirement must submit a waiver request demonstrating good faith efforts by the bid due date.

The scope encompasses bridge replacement with a five-span structure, two approach slabs, and six bents spanning 24 to 151 feet 3 inches (coping-to-coping), utilizing precast Florida Slab Beams with cast-in-place concrete topping and 18-inch prestressed concrete piles. Roadway work includes mobilization, maintenance of traffic, clearing and grubbing (9.77 acres), excavation (15,111 cubic yards regular and 6,432 cubic yards canal), embankment compaction (39,223 cubic yards), asphalt paving, concrete barriers, guardrails (7,462.5 linear feet), rip-rap installation (3,030.1 tons), and sodding (24,926.4 square yards). Structural items include reinforcing steel (118,900 pounds), prestressed piles (3,959 linear feet), and concrete traffic railing (347 linear feet). All work must comply with FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction FY 2024-25 and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Bidders must submit a Qualifications and Experience Package demonstrating two similar projects completed within the past five years, resumes of key personnel (superintendent level or above), equipment schedules or rental agreements, and a signed certification statement. The contract includes optional apprentice incentive payments up to 20% of apprentice wages (maximum $100,000) and Glades resident incentive payments up to 30% of new employee wages (maximum $100,000). A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at the Engineering and Public Works Department, 2300 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, with a Webex option. Questions must be submitted at least five working days before bid opening. Bid bonds are waived for bids under $200,000 if the Intent to Participate in Bond Waiver Program affidavit is completed. Addenda 1, 2, and 3 have been issued; bidders must acknowledge Addendum 3 on the proposal form. Contract documents are available for download at https://pbcvssp.pbc.gov/vssprd/Advantage4 or in hard copy for $40 through the Roadway Production Division at (561) 684-4150.