Project_Manual_ITB_PW_45-26_-_Project_Opal_Phase_2.pdf
This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners in Florida for Project Opal Bid Package #2 Phase 1 Improvements in Crestview, Florida. The project encompasses excavation and embankment, erosion control, maintenance of traffic, construction of stormwater facilities, potable water lines, sanitary sewer systems, extension of Jericho Road, construction of a loop road, parking lots, sidewalks, lighting, and fencing. The bid solicitation includes 122 line items with varying quantities, including major work such as 45,000 cubic yards of excavation and embankment, 63,951 square yards of stabilized subgrade for pavement, approximately 29,638 square yards each of friction and structural course asphalt, curb and sidewalk installation, concrete pads, security fencing totaling approximately 9,900 linear feet across multiple fence types, 32 light poles of various types, stormwater infrastructure components including pipes and inlets, potable water lines ranging from 4 inches to 16 inches in diameter totaling over 10,500 linear feet, and sanitary sewer components. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 9:00 AM on July 27, 2026, at the Okaloosa County Public Works Office. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically via OpenGov by 3:00 PM Central Standard Time on August 5, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a unit price basis, with the resulting agreement establishing specific performance and completion timelines.
Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the maximum bid price must accompany the submission, provided as either a cashier's check or bid bond, with the original security to be delivered to the Okaloosa County Purchasing Department within five business days of the bid opening date. Liquidated damages are assessed on a sliding scale based on contract value, ranging from $904 per day for contracts under $300,000 to $5,021 per day for contracts of $20,000,000 or more. Bidders must comply with numerous certifications and requirements including proof of Florida business registration, E-Verify compliance for all workers, drug-free workplace certification, debarment and suspension certifications, anti-human trafficking attestations, and System for Award Management (SAM) database registration. The successful bidder must execute the contract and furnish required performance and payment bonds within 10 days of receiving the Notice of Award. All bids remain valid for 60 days following the bid opening. The project is located in Okaloosa County, Florida, and technical specifications are supplemented by FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) standards, with comprehensive geotechnical reports available as appendices to the bid documents.
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