CR-880 and Sam Senter Rd over South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Ocean Canal Intersection Improvements and Bridge Replacement

Palm Beach County is requesting sealed bids on CR-880 and Sam Senter Road over the South Florida Water Management District Ocean Canal intersection improvements and bridge replacement project (Project No. 2019803), with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 13, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Engineering and Public Works Department (Webex option available). A mandatory 5% SBE subcontracting participation goal applies under the Palm Beach County Small Business Development Ordinance, though this may be reduced or waived upon documented good faith efforts demonstrating inadequate availability. SBE participation is counted only for firms certified by Palm Beach County at the time of bid submission.

The scope includes all labor, equipment, materials, and operations for well drilling to achieve required water flow and quality, connection of wells to specified pumps, construction and testing of irrigation systems, and all associated permitting and inspections. The contractor must apply for and pay for all permits and licenses; the County will provide required signatures and inspections at no additional cost to the contractor. Any additional work or materials resulting from inspections shall be provided at no cost to the Owner.

Bidders must submit properly executed OSBD Schedules 1 and 2 listing all subcontractors and work percentages. Local preference provisions apply. Bid bonds are waived for contracts under $200,000 if the bidder participates in the Bond Waiver Program; public construction bonds are required. Contractors must comply with E-Verify and the Florida Prompt Payment Act (subcontractor payments due within 10 days of the contractor's receipt of payment). Incentive programs include a 20% reimbursement on apprentice wages (up to $100,000 for projects under $20 million, or up to $200,000 for projects of $20 million or greater) and a 30% reimbursement on new Glades resident employee wages (up to $100,000). Requests for Information must be submitted at least five working days prior to bid opening. Contract documents are available online at https://pbcvssp.pbc.gov/vssprd/Advantage4 or as hard copy for a non-refundable $40 fee. Liquidated damages apply to contract time and specified work phases.