North County Transfer Station Asphaltic Concrete Repairs

The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is soliciting sealed bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-405 for asphaltic concrete repairs at the North County Transfer Station located in Jupiter, Florida. The procurement seeks a FDOT pre-qualified, licensed Florida contractor to perform milling and resurfacing of approximately 20,000 square yards of existing roadway, full-depth restoration of 2,525 square yards, installation of new concrete curbs, application of pavement markings, and installation of signage. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with FDOT 2010 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, with particular emphasis on incorporating 30 percent bottom ash aggregate (by mass) from the Authority's waste-to-energy facilities into asphalt and concrete mixes per an approved Ash Beneficial Use Plan. The project requires the facility to remain fully operational during normal business hours, with Phase Three activities scheduled during non-operational hours, and the contractor must submit video documentation of existing conditions, obtain a maintenance of traffic plan approved by a licensed professional engineer or certified traffic control professional, and coordinate all irrigation and landscaping impacts with the property owner. Key qualifications include current FDOT prequalification, valid Florida General Contractor license, local business tax receipts, proof of insurability, and specified project experience. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire e-procurement system by 2:00 PM on May 6, 2026, with public opening immediately thereafter. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Authority's office with site visits to follow, and the deadline for submitting written questions is April 24, 2026, with responses due by May 1, 2026. Contractors must provide bid security of at least five percent of the bid price, and the contract includes liquidated damages of $5,000 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion within 90 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and $2,500 per day for failure to achieve final completion within 30 days thereafter.

The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County has established a three percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting participation goal for this project, and failure to meet this requirement will render a bid non-responsive unless the contractor submits a waiver request with documented evidence of good faith efforts to secure SBE participation. A public construction bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is required, along with mandatory insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Umbrella/Excess Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence, with the Authority named as Additional Insured and a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement required. Contractors must provide a current certificate of insurance before accessing Authority property or commencing work, and the prime contractor bears responsibility for ensuring all employees and subcontractors comply with insurance requirements. Testing and inspection will be performed by an independent testing laboratory with passing test costs borne by the Authority and failing test costs borne by the contractor. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified in the solicitation documents, no award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement materials.