Everglades Blvd. North Shoulder Improvements

Collier County, Florida, is soliciting sealed bids for the Everglades Blvd. North Shoulder Improvements Project (Bid No. 25-8396), a road infrastructure improvement initiative focused on enhancing the north shoulder of Everglades Boulevard. The project requires a qualified contractor to complete comprehensive road improvements, including shoulder construction, drainage enhancements, road stabilization, asphalt paving, culvert installation, driveway construction, fencing, landscaping, and traffic signage. Prospective bidders must register on the county's procurement portal and are required to provide a 5% bid bond, comprehensive insurance coverage, and documentation of E-Verify enrollment, professional licenses, and business certifications. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Procurement Services in Naples, with sealed bids due by June 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. The contract stipulates that contractors must substantially complete all work within 360 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion due within 30 calendar days after the Punch List is delivered, and will be subject to liquidated damages of $3,813 per calendar day for failure to meet completion timelines.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Work will be limited to hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and contractors must adhere to comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements, including site-specific safety plans, personal protective equipment standards, and compliance with governmental regulations such as OSHA, DOT, and EPA guidelines. The estimated project budget is $7,891,853.20, with an owner's allowance of $100,000 for unforeseen conditions. Contractors must prepare multiple site-specific plans, including safety, security, hurricane preparedness, pandemic safety, and environmental protection plans. The county reserves the right to reject any bids that do not conform to solicitation requirements and will evaluate bidders based on responsiveness, responsibility, and capability to perform the contract. Subcontractors must be pre-approved, and there are explicit prohibitions against gifts, lobbying, and anti-competitive practices. The award will be made by the Board of County Commissioners after a comprehensive evaluation of the lowest qualified bidder.