Main Street Concrete Curbing, Sidewalk, and Driveways.

The City of Bartow is soliciting bids on concrete curbing, sidewalk, and driveway construction for a Main Street street improvement project extending from Highway 60 west of town to the railroad right-of-way east of Highway 17, with bids due November 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM and questions due November 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Bidder eligibility requires a valid Florida Commercial Builder license and MOT License, operation under the same legal name and Tax Identification Number for at least three years, and three references for similar government or municipal projects completed as prime contractor within the past four years.

The scope includes removal of existing concrete, subgrade preparation, new concrete curbing and gutters, 4-inch ADA-compliant sidewalks, 6-inch concrete driveways, and maintenance of traffic throughout construction. Work must comply with FDOT curb and gutter specifications (Types A–F with detailed joint and dimensional requirements, maximum 10-foot contraction joint centers), FDOT sidewalk standards (4–6 foot clear widths per FDOT Section 522, maximum 30-foot saw-cut joint centers, maximum 5-foot dummy joint centers, 6-mil minimum bond breaker), and curb ramp detectable warning requirements. All prices are firm for the contract duration and exclude sales tax; the City is tax-exempt.

Contract time is 120 calendar days (90 days from Notice to Proceed to substantial completion, 30 days for final completion). A Bid Bond is required for bids exceeding $150,000 (not to exceed 5 percent of preliminary estimate). A Performance and Payment Bond equal to the awarded contract price is required for contracts exceeding $250,000. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder subject to City approval, evaluated on price and non-price factors including performance quality, capability, timeliness, reputation, compliance history, financial resources, and future support capability. Mobilization costs, bonds, permits, and additional insurance are included in bid items and not paid separately. Bids must be submitted via the City's e-procurement system (OpenGov) using the provided pricing table with no deviations permitted without express written authorization. In-person submission is available at 450 N. Wilson Ave., Bartow, FL 33830.