Palm River Areas 3, 5 and 6 Public Utilities Renewal

Collier County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for the Palm River Areas 3, 5 and 6 Public Utilities Renewal project under ITB, with bids due August 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time through the County's online bidding system, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Procurement Services Division office.

The project encompasses replacement of aging potable water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure; driveway improvements; and roadway improvements across twelve streets and a portion of Palm River Boulevard in the Palm River neighborhood. One contract will be awarded for all work. Bidders must submit five project references of similar magnitude completed within the last five years, identify all major subcontractors by category, comply with Florida Trench Safety Act requirements, provide proof of E-Verify enrollment, and hold all required state contractor and business licenses.

The anticipated project budget is $32,254,134.60. Substantial completion is required within 940 calendar days from the Commencement Date; Final Completion must be achieved within 60 calendar days after the Punch List is delivered. Liquidated damages of $5,146 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve Substantial Completion. Work is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified Bid Bond of not less than 5% of the total bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100% of the contract award and maintain comprehensive insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 single limit per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Employer's Liability, Automobile Liability, and Pollution Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence). All bonds and insurance must be executed by a licensed resident agent of a surety or insurance company authorized to do business in Florida. The County reserves the right to reject all bids or postpone contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date.