RV Resort Park Campgrounds Access Road Expansion (Big Cypress)

The Building & Grounds Department of the Seminole Tribe of Florida is requesting bids for road expansion services at the RV Resort Park Campgrounds in Big Cypress under ITB 36-2026, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is mandatory for bid eligibility.

A Seminole Tribal Member or STOFI-owned business preference applies whereby qualified tribal-owned businesses may receive preference on bids equal to or less than four percent (not to exceed $200,000) of the lowest non-tribal business bid, provided the project value does not exceed five million dollars.

The scope involves expanding an existing asphalt access road at Building No. 13 Laundry Facilities, located at 34950 Halls Road, Clewiston, Florida. Work includes site preparation, excavation, and installation of approximately 195 linear feet by 8 feet wide asphalt slab with a 2-foot stabilized shoulder, utility trench installation with PVC conduit for future electrical lighting, one mobilization event during business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weekday), and project demobilization. The contractor must verify existing field conditions and obtain accurate measurements; no additional compensation or time extension is granted for errors or omissions resulting from failure to verify field conditions. The contractor must possess a minimum of five years of experience in similar services and maintain appropriate business licensing and professional certifications in Florida.

The project must commence within 30 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 160 calendar days. Questions are due September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Evaluation criteria include on-time and complete submission, licensure requirements, projected completion date and lead time, previous performance, qualifications, current workload capacity, and pricing versus market comparison. Bid prices must remain firm for 200 calendar days from the bid due date. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability insurance of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation as required by law, with the Tribe named as additional insured. A "Cone of Silence" policy prohibits oral and written communication with any Tribe or STOFI employee except the designated Contact Person during the solicitation period.