Rose St Streetscape Improvements

The City of Lakeland, Florida's Community Redevelopment Agency is soliciting proposals for Rose Street Streetscape Improvements, with written questions due November 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and proposals due November 20, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. A Local Vendor Preference applies to businesses meeting specified criteria, including maintaining a physical location within Lakeland Electric's service territory for at least 12 consecutive months before bid submission. Attendance at the mandatory pre-proposal meeting, held October 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., is a minimum requirement, and that session has already occurred.

The scope covers design and construction of roadway and streetscape improvements along the Rose Street corridor, including roadway resurfacing, pedestrian accessibility enhancements, drainage, decorative paving, street lighting, landscaping, irrigation, site furnishings, and associated public infrastructure. The 33 line items include 2,766 linear feet of concrete curb, 4,500 linear feet of electrical conduit, 2,051 square yards of architectural pavers, and 27 street light poles. Pricing is a total lump sum for the project, with proposers calculating unit costs and totals. Required qualifications include a valid Florida State Certified General Contractor (CGC) or Building Contractor (CBC) license and demonstrated experience delivering complex roadway work while maintaining public access and coordinating with utilities and adjacent stakeholders.

Minimum requirements include a bid bond of 5 percent of bid price. Insurance requirements include $2 million single-limit Commercial General Liability, $1 million single-limit Business Automobile Liability, $1 million Excess Liability, $1 million Contractors Pollution Liability or Environmental Impairment Liability, and statutory Workers' Compensation. Required submittals include a W-9, Florida Division of Corporations registration, a notarized Hold Harmless/Indemnification Agreement, a notarized Human Trafficking Affidavit, and a Certificate of Insurance. Proposals are submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov portal and remain valid for 60 days from opening. Award and contract execution are anticipated within 10 days of notification.

Evaluation is best-value, with each committee member scoring up to 100 points across nine criteria: Technical Approach (20 points), Firm Qualifications (15), Similar Project Experience (15), Project Team (15), Project Schedule (10), Cost Proposal (10), Public Communication & Traffic Maintenance (5), Quality Control & Safety (5), and Local Experience/CRA Experience (5).