Lone Star Road Bridge Replacement

The City of Jacksonville, Florida, Public Works Department is requesting bids for demolition of the existing Lone Star Road bridge No. 724219 and construction of a replacement concrete box bridge (Bridge No. 724454) with associated approach roadway, drainage, temporary traffic control, signing, pavement markings, and erosion and sediment control, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A 20 percent Jacksonville Small Emerging Business (JSEB) participation goal applies.

Bidding is restricted to contractors pre-qualified by the City of Jacksonville on the approved Pre-Qualified Bidders List for the Horizontal Construction category and currently licensed by the State of Florida. Contractors performing JEA utility work must hold appropriate underground utility licenses and be on JEA's Responsible Bidders List — these are eligibility filters that precede capability assessment.

The scope requires furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment per contract drawings and specifications. The contractor must begin work within ten calendar days after written notice to proceed and complete base bid work within 270 calendar days. The City reserves the right to purchase materials directly through an Owner Direct Materials Purchase Order program for line items exceeding $100,000 in cost for non-JSEB suppliers or $10,000 for JSEB suppliers, a cost-control mechanism that affects contractor economics.

Bid security of five percent of the bid amount is required as a bid bond or certified check. Upon award, contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to one hundred percent of the contract amount. All unit prices must include freight, delivery, and handling charges, and all applicable Florida sales and use taxes, though the City is exempt from state sales tax and contractors bear the tax obligation. Contractor payment terms are 20 business days after receipt of an accurate invoice if no external approval is required, or 25 business days if outside approval is necessary. The question cutoff is August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the City's 1Cloud e-procurement system and include comprehensive insurance coverage with the City listed as an additional insured.