Sidewalk Construction on SW 6th Place from SW 70th Terrace to SW 67th Terrace

Alachua County is requesting bids on sidewalk construction on SW 6th Place from SW 70th Terrace to SW 67th Terrace in Gainesville, Florida under ITB, with bids due electronically by 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2026. A 15 percent Small Business Enterprise participation goal applies, with bid price preferences of 5 percent for certified SBE vendors or 3 percent for bidders utilizing certified SBEs for at least 15 percent of contract value. An Alachua County Location Preference Program provides an additional 5 percent bid price preference for vendors headquartered in Alachua County for at least twelve months prior to ITB issuance.

The scope includes constructing a six-foot-wide sidewalk on the north side of SW 6th Place, reconstructing eight driveways with specified configurations, installing ADA ramps with detectable warnings per FDOT requirements, and extending curb and gutter systems to SW 67th Terrace. Work encompasses mobilization, traffic maintenance, clearing and grubbing, grading, inlet protection, concrete sidewalk installation at 4-inch and 6-inch depths, detectable warning surfaces, curb and gutter, performance turf, and tree root barrier systems. All designs and construction must comply with FDOT requirements and Alachua County Technical and Non-Technical Specifications. Bidders must be established in the same or similar construction work for at least five years and must carry Commercial General Liability coverage of $1 million, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers Compensation at statutory limits. A Government Minimum Wage requirement establishes minimum hourly rates of $18.50 with health benefits or $20.50 without.

Substantial completion is due within 45 days of Notice-to-Proceed with liquidated damages of $1,318.00 per day; final completion within 30 days thereafter with liquidated damages of $659.00 per day. Questions are due September 6, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Anticipated contract approval occurs within 120 days of bid opening, with pre-construction conference and Notice-to-Proceed expected two weeks after award. Pricing must be submitted on the County's ITB Pricing Form with unit costs for each line item.