Immokalee Sidewalks Phase III

Collier County is soliciting bids for the Immokalee Sidewalks Phase III Project, a local infrastructure improvement initiative (Bid No. 24-8233) involving the construction of sidewalks in the Immokalee area. The project requires a comprehensive construction approach, including roadway and pedestrian infrastructure development with specific tasks such as mobilization, construction surveying, maintenance of traffic, driveway maintenance, erosion control, clearing and grubbing, concrete pavement removal, and mailbox relocation. Prospective bidders must register on the county's procurement portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl) to access complete project documents. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Immokalee CRA Conference Room, with sealed bids due electronically by September 3, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or certified/cashier's check and demonstrate compliance with Florida licensing, permitting, and documentation requirements. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 210 calendar days, with an additional 30 calendar days allowed for final completion, and will assess liquidated damages of $1,699 per calendar day beyond the substantial completion deadline.

The contract opportunity includes several set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly noting federal HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provisions. Contractors must adhere to Section 3 requirements, which mandate best efforts to provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities to low- and very low-income residents, especially those in public housing or the project's immediate area. Bidders must comply with extensive environmental, health, and safety standards, including site-specific safety plans, OSHA regulations, and comprehensive safety protocols. The project's anticipated budget is $1,232,100.00, with the county reserving the right to reject any bid and postpone contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date. Successful bidders must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, maintain appropriate insurance, use E-Verify for employment eligibility, and comply with federal and state labor laws. The project work is limited to hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and requires strict adherence to Collier County's Vertical Construction Standards and Environmental, Health and Safety Contractor Requirements.