Eiland Boulevard and Fort King Road Intersection Improvements

The City of Zephyrhills, Florida is requesting sealed bids for intersection improvements at Eiland Boulevard and Fort King Road, with proposals due July 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through the City's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. The project is owned and will be managed by Pasco County.

The scope consists of constructing a southbound right-turn lane approximately 300 feet in length along the southbound approach of Fort King Road. Work includes demolition of concrete curbing; milling and resurfacing of asphalt pavement; grading and earthwork; erosion and sediment control; stabilized subgrade and base construction; driveway reconstruction; concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk installation; ADA-compliant detectable warning surfaces and curb ramps; drainage improvements; pavement striping and signage; pedestrian signal and loop detector replacement; and site restoration. Quantified line items include approximately 1,147 linear feet of sediment barrier, 85 square yards of concrete removal, 330.8 tons of asphalt concrete, 303 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, 156 square yards of sidewalk, and 113 square yards of performance turf. Work must be performed in accordance with construction plans prepared by Kimley-Horn dated February 2026.

The project must be completed within 90 to 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, maintain a 100% Payment and Performance Bond, and carry Comprehensive General Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance with combined single limits of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. A 10% contingency of the total contract sum must be included in pricing, available only through written change orders. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor based on price, experience, and conformity with specifications. Bidders must demonstrate past performance with similar work and maintain traffic and pedestrian access during construction while coordinating with utility providers and meeting all permitting requirements.