Intersection Signalization Project: US 98 at Church Street and Moll Drive

Walton County, Florida is soliciting bids for the Intersection Signalization Project at US Highway 98 and Moll Drive/Church Street in Santa Rosa Beach, a construction procurement focused on improving traffic infrastructure. The project involves constructing signalization improvements, including mast arm foundation construction, mast arm installation, electrical work, and pavement markings to create a signalized intersection. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications by proving successful construction of at least 5 new signalized intersections on FDOT facilities within the past 5 years. The Invitation to Bid (ITB 24-42) was released on October 29, 2024, with responses due on December 2, 2024, at 3:00 pm through the county's e-Procurement Portal. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 6, 2024. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest, most responsible and responsive bidder, with a bid security requirement of 5% of the base bid price. The contract duration is specified as 90 calendar days for substantial completion, with an additional 30 days allocated for punch list completion.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project will utilize Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, requiring specific equipment such as a McCain NEMA TS2 Type 2 Cabinet and adherence to detailed technical specifications outlined in the Walton County Technical Special Provision. Liquidated damages are established at $1,685 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $842.50 per day for incomplete punch list items. While a specific total project budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive documentation and technical requirements suggest a complex engineering project with multiple technical considerations. The procurement will include a "Limited" Notice to Proceed for long lead time materials procurement, with final proceed authorization contingent upon material verification. The project involves comprehensive insurance requirements, performance and payment bonds, and compliance with regulatory standards including public records laws and E-Verify employment eligibility verification.