Fort Florida Road Bridge Replacement-Konomac Canal

The City of DeBary, Florida is seeking a prime contractor for the Fort Florida Road Bridge Replacement project over the Konomac Canal, identified as Bid No. 22-25. The procurement involves a comprehensive bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction, specifically replacing the existing bridge (Bridge No. 794162) with a new box culvert structure spanning approximately 860 linear feet of Fort Florida Road. The project requires full depth road reconstruction, including a two-lane road with 11-foot travel lanes, 8-foot shoulders, and a 10-foot shared use path, with a design speed of 35 mph and current average annual daily traffic of 2,200 vehicles. Key deliverables include constructing a new box culvert, installing gabion and wire-tied riprap aprons, implementing drainage improvements, and ensuring environmental compliance. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM at City Hall, with bid submissions due on September 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bid evaluation criteria will consider not only price but also the contractor's experience, financial stability, ability to perform the work, and overall qualifications. Contractors must provide a 5% bid security and will be expected to complete the entire project within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does require extensive compliance with various statutory requirements, including drug-free workplace certification, anti-lobbying regulations, and human trafficking standards. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation with specific minimum coverage amounts. The project is funded through a $1,000,000 legislative appropriation from the State of Florida's General Revenue Fund, with the St. Johns River Water Management District providing a cost-share to the City of DeBary. The contract includes provisions for quarterly reimbursements based on actual construction costs, with invoices requiring detailed documentation. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date, which is set for June 1, 2026. The project will require a complete road closure with traffic detoured during construction, and the contractor will be responsible for all site restoration, including sodding disturbed areas within 30 days of installation. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the funding and contract structure suggest a significant infrastructure investment for this bridge replacement and roadway improvement project.