Palm Row Roadway Improvements

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB), a state agency, is requesting proposals for roadway and parking lot repaving and completion at the Palm Row location on its St. Augustine campus in St. Johns County under a two-stage competitive procurement, with pre-qualification submissions due November 6, 2026, at 1:45 PM and final bid responses due December 2, 2026, at 1:45 PM following a mandatory pre-response meeting and site visit on November 23.

Vendors must be pre-qualified under Florida Statutes Chapter 489 with current licensure, valid MFMP registration with active W-9 status, and at least three references from clients within the past three years demonstrating experience with similar projects. A 5% bid bond or equivalent security is required, along with demonstrated ability to provide payment and performance bonds prior to contract execution.

The scope encompasses milling and stripping existing asphalt, subgrade preparation, tree protection with certified arborist services, repair of underground utilities (irrigation, electrical, water, and sewer), erosion control, drainage improvements, site grading and earthwork, sidewalk and ADA ramp construction, four patio areas, five speed table crosswalks with brick paver inlay, three additional brick paver crosswalks, roadway striping and markings, roadway signage, entry/exit gate track replacement, and vehicle detection system installation. Construction plans were prepared by AlfKa, LLC. Work must be performed during regular business hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays).

The project is scheduled to commence December 23, 2026, with substantial completion required by August 6, 2027. This is a Level Four construction project under Florida Statutes 255 and 287.057 exceeding the $200,000 threshold. Vendors are responsible for obtaining all required permits from FDOT, the City of St. Augustine, and SJRWMD; disposing of removed materials in compliance with local and state regulations; and providing closeout documentation including permits, certified survey, and as-built drawings in hard copy, PDF, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D formats. Notice of intent to award is expected December 4, 2026, with protests closing December 9, 2026. Funding is subject to availability.