Freedom Park Boardwalk Repairs - Boardwalks 1 & 2

Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Procurement Services Division is requesting sealed bids for construction repair and restoration of two boardwalks at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park in Naples, Florida under ITB Solicitation No. 26-8700, with bids due November 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time through the Collier County online bidding system.

The scope includes replacement of deteriorated boardwalk decking, damaged structural timber members and fasteners, damaged pilings and support beams, and installation of new pilings as needed. Contractors must become familiar with the project location and working environmental conditions. Work hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Substantial completion is required within 134 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 calendar days after punch list delivery. Liquidated damages of $1,534 per calendar day apply for failure to meet the substantial completion deadline.

The anticipated project budget is $1.3 million. All bidders must be enrolled in E-Verify at bid submission and must comply with the Florida Trench Safety Act; trench safety certification is a required bid document. Bid security of 5 percent of total bid amount is required, with Payment and Performance Bonds of 100 percent of contract award (underwritten by A.M. Best "A-" or better rated surety) due within 10 calendar days of Notice of Award. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandated: workers' compensation, employer's liability ($1 million), commercial general liability ($1 million single limit per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), automobile liability ($1 million), and watercraft liability ($1 million), with Collier County named as additional insured.

Required bid documents include contractor key personnel and major subcontractors information, material manufacturers, statement of experience with five project references, and compliance certifications. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time.