Resurfacing

The Florida Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a resurfacing and roadway improvement project on State Road 563 in Polk County, with the letting and bid deadline set for December 2, 2026. No set-asides are identified in this solicitation.

The work covers milling and resurfacing, median modifications, sidewalk construction, curb ramps, and signing and pavement markings on SR 563 from south of SR 539 (Kathleen Road) to south of SR 546 (US 92), a total proposal length of 0.628 miles. Bid items include work zone traffic control, clearing and grubbing, concrete curb and gutter, painted and thermoplastic pavement markings, sign installation, and signalization work including conduit and fiber optic cable installation. Quantities include more than 21,000 square yards of asphalt milling and approximately 3,600 tons of asphaltic concrete placement. Environmental controls include sediment barriers and inlet protection across 10.2 acres for litter removal and 6.4 acres for mowing. The bid solicitation provides detailed quantities across three sections: roadway improvements, signing, and signalization.

The project is Letting CT261202, Call Order 003, Proposal T1950, and comprises two federal-aid projects, 44627415201 and 45146915201. The proposal budget estimate is $1,520,109, with a 120-day contract duration and a 10-day execution period. The acquisition or flexible start time is 60 days.