Osswald Park Improvements
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 646-0
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
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About this opportunity
The City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida is requesting bids for construction services to improve Osswald Park at 2220 NW 21st Avenue under ITB, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and a pre-bid conference and site visit on July 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (attendance optional).
The scope encompasses playground equipment installation with safety surfacing; outdoor fitness area construction including fitness equipment, safety surfacing, and shade structure; picnic tables, benches, signage, and site furnishings; concrete sidewalk paths and accessible pedestrian connections throughout the park; restoration and renovation of existing restroom facilities; park lighting system upgrades including fixture replacement and electrical components; new ADA-accessible parking stall with accessibility improvements; parking space restriping; landscaping; and an ADA-compliant accessible route connecting key park amenities. Work shall commence within 30 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 150 calendar days and final completion within 180 calendar days.
Bidders must hold a Florida Certified General Contractor License, Certified Building Contractor License, or equivalent state or county license, with documented experience of at least ten years in construction and modifications of public facilities in Florida and proof of three similar projects. Contractors must perform at least 40% of total work with their own organization.
The project is funded in part through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP), Agreement No. P5003, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with grant expiration June 30, 2027 and no extensions available. The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis with a permit fee allowance of $13,000 and owner contingency of $114,200. Bid security of 5% and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract price are required. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 / $2,000,000), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation insurance, with the City named as additional insured. Payment is by Visa or MasterCard with progress payments under Florida's Prompt Payment Act.
Opportunity text
The City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (City) is seeking bids from qualified, experienced, and licensed firm(s), hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, Bidder, or Proposer, to C-5 provide Construction Services for the Citys Capital Projects Department, in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this Invitation to Bid (ITB). This Project is located at 2220 NW 21st Ave., in the City of Fort Lauderdale. The work includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installation of new playground equipment, including all associated safety surfacing and site improvements; construction of a new outdoor fitness area complete with fitness equipment, safety surfacing, and shade structure; installation of new picnic tables, benches, signage, and site furnishings; construction of new concrete sidewalk paths and accessible pedestrian connections throughout the park; restoration and renovation of existing restroom facilities; upgrades to the existing park lighting system, including replacement and enhancement of lighting fixtures and associated electrical components; installation of a new ADA-accessible parking stall and associated accessibility improvements; restriping of existing parking spaces; Installation of landscaping improvements, and construction of a new ADAcompliant accessible route connecting key park amenities, including the play courts and other recreational facilities. The Project is funded in part through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP), Agreement No. P5003, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The Contractor shall perform all Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, approved plans and specifications, applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances, and all applicable requirements of the FRDAP Grant Agreement. The FRDAP Grant Agreement has an expiration date of June 30, 2027. No extensions are available under the approved Grant Agreement. The Contractor shall perform the Work consistent with the approved FRDAP Grant scope of work, which includes the eligible park improvements identified in the approved grant terms and incorporated into the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall provide such records, reports, and documentation as may be reasonably required by the City to demonstrate compliance with grant requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| ft lauderdale SourcingEventAttachment(10_646_1).Attachment.pdf |
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