Main Street Bridge Deck Repairs (Bridge #794004 over Halifax River)

The County of Volusia, Department of Public Works, Road & Bridge Division is requesting bids for Main Street Bridge Deck Repairs (Bridge #794004 over Halifax River) under IFB 26-B-92SR, with bids due July 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due June 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. A local bid preference of up to 5% applies to prime contractors and subcontractors located in Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, or Volusia County for at least six months prior to bid closing, provided the bid difference does not exceed $25,000 from the nearest competing bid.

The scope consists of replacing full-depth concrete on the eastbound deck, sidewalk, and railing on Span 47, including removal of existing elements, installation of Class IV concrete (minimum 5,500 psi compressive strength) and Grade 60 carbon steel reinforcing, bridge deck expansion joint rehabilitation with poured joint and backer rod, permanent pavement markings, fabric-formed concrete revetment installation, traffic control, functional checks, operations and maintenance manuals, and as-built surveys and drawings certified by a Florida-licensed professional surveyor. The bridge spans the Halifax River and navigable waterway; contractors must coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard at least 60 days before project start and submit a bridge pre-construction notice. Construction activities are limited to 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, with maximum 45 calendar days of authorized bridge closure. Bridge closures are prohibited during Biketoberfest (October 15–18, 2026), Speedweek (February 18–21, 2027), and Bike Week (March 5–14, 2027).

The estimated construction cost is $433,135.00. The contract term is 150 days from Notice to Proceed, with a substantial completion deadline of 120 days and liquidated damages of $1,685.00 per day for delays beyond completion. Place of performance is Daytona Beach, Florida, on Main Street Bridge over Halifax River.

Bidders must demonstrate prior experience with a minimum of three completed projects similar in character, size, and value, with at least three performed for entities other than Volusia County. The contractor must be FDOT pre-qualified for Major Bridge Research and Repair work for conventional construction over water openings of 1,000 feet or more and hold a General Contractor license. A Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract price is required within ten consecutive days of award. A bid bond of at least 5% of the bid amount is required. Bids must remain firm for 120 days following opening. No pre-bid meeting will be held; bidders are responsible for site familiarization. Bid opening occurs July 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation with Florida statutory coverage, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Auto Liability (combined single limits $1,000,000), Excess Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate follow form), Contractors Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 occurrence/aggregate), and Marine Protection & Indemnity ($2,000,000 claim/aggregate). The County must be named as additional insured with primary and non-contributory coverage. All providers must be licensed in Florida with A.M. Best rating of A- minimum and Financial category size VIII or greater. A pre-construction conference will be scheduled after contract execution and prior to Notice to Proceed.