Driftwood Road Municipal Parking Facility

Walton County, Florida is seeking a contractor for the Driftwood Road Municipal Parking Facility project through Invitation to Bid (ITB 24-34), a municipal infrastructure development located in Santa Rosa Beach. The project involves constructing a comprehensive parking facility featuring 82 standard parking spaces, including ADA-compliant and electric vehicle charging stations, dedicated areas for low-speed vehicles and bicycles, and a building with public restrooms and transit facilities. Key deliverables include incorporating pervious pavement and an exfiltration system for stormwater management, with a total project duration of 300 days for substantial completion and an additional 30 days for punch list items. Bidders must be licensed general contractors complying with Florida Department of Transportation standards, and must submit a comprehensive bid package including local preference applications, drug-free workplace certifications, previous experience documentation, and subcontractor declarations. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2024, at 10:00 am, with in-person and teleconference options, and bid responses are due by January 29, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Bid security of 5% of the base bid price is required, and the county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and negotiate with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the project is open to qualified general contractors. The estimated project budget includes an owner's contingency of 10%, suggesting flexibility in potential contract values. The facility will be constructed on a 1.25-acre site with a 58.4% impervious surface ratio, incorporating infrastructure elements like a 1.5" water main service, sanitary sewer connections, and relocated fiber optic cables. The project requires coordination with multiple utility providers including South Walton Utility Co. Inc. and local telecommunications companies, and will be governed by Walton County, Regional Utilities, and Florida Department of Transportation standards. An Environmental Resource Permit issued on February 12, 2024, authorizes the construction, with the construction phase expiring on February 12, 2029. The project emphasizes environmental considerations, including erosion control best management practices and stormwater system maintenance. The facility will feature advanced environmental design elements such as exfiltration trenches, pervious pavement, and carefully planned stormwater management systems.