Misc. Sidewalks, Curb Ramps, and Bus Stops Phase II (LAP 447233-2-58-01)

The City of Gainesville, Florida, Public Works Department is requesting bids for construction of sidewalks, curb ramps, and bus stops to achieve ADA compliance at 23 locations throughout Gainesville under ITB #PWDA-260058-SM (LAP 447233-2-58-01), with bids due September 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. This is a federally funded Local Agency Program project subject to prevailing wage requirements, E-Verify employment verification, Build America Buy America (BABA) domestic-sourcing mandates, and DBE participation goals.

Bidders must hold five years of experience in similar construction work and current FDOT certification in the "SIDEWALKS" work class. Contractors must self-perform a minimum of 40% of total contract value as the prime contractor. The scope includes removal of existing concrete (780 square yards), installation of concrete curb and gutter (950 linear feet), concrete sidewalk construction in varying thicknesses (720 square yards combined), detectable warning installation (820 square feet), performance turf and sod (320 square yards), and signage and thermoplastic pavement markings at locations along SE 2nd through SE 7th Avenues and intersecting streets including near Joseph Williams Elementary School.

All concrete work must conform to Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (FY 2025-2026), the Florida Greenbook (2023 edition), and ADA Guidelines. Concrete sidewalks must maintain cross slopes of 1.5% or less, and curb ramps must not exceed 1:12 slopes. Contractors must coordinate with City of Gainesville Public Works at (352) 334-5070 prior to commencing work and are responsible for locating and protecting existing utilities through hand excavation.

The contract term is 60 working days to substantial completion from Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 45 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages range from $980 per day for contracts valued at $299,999 or less to $10,467 plus 0.00005 of amounts exceeding $40 million. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract price are required within 10 business days of execution and must be recorded in Alachua County Public Records. Commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence), automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), workers compensation at statutory limits, and builder's risk coverage at 100% of completion value are required. Questions are due September 2, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on price, past performance, experience, and financial capability. A Zoom bid opening is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. on September 16, 2026.