Sidewalk Replacement and Repair - North (WORCS 2)

Hillsborough County Engineering and Operations Department is requesting bids for sidewalk replacement and repair services across north Hillsborough County under IFB-26-00296, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time through the county's electronic bidding system. A 9% Small Business Enterprise participation goal applies to all work orders issued under the contract.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of existing sidewalk segments, repair and rehabilitation of existing sidewalks and curb ramps, ADA compliance grinding and retrofit, incidental irrigation and sprinkler system repairs, tree removal as necessary, temporary construction traffic control, and site restoration. Work will be issued on an as-needed basis through written work orders at various locations throughout the county with no guaranteed minimum quantity or dollar amount. The contractor must maintain current FDOT pre-qualification in sidewalk and grading work, hold certifications in handrails, curbs, gutters, and driveways, and provide an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and Florida Certified licensed irrigation contractor on staff. Concrete specifications include detailed formwork requirements referencing ACI standards, synthetic macrosynthetic fiber reinforcement (FORTA-FERRO at 1.5 pounds per cubic yard compliant with ASTM C-1116 and ASTM D-7508), and joint fillers conforming to ASTM D1751 and D1752.

The estimated contract value is $10 million over one year with a unilateral renewal option for one additional year at the county's discretion. Unit-price bidding applies to work orders; Non-Priced Items are allocated at $200,000 maximum and priced using FDOT Construction Cost History data or negotiated rates. Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit or Bid Bond of at least 5% of bid amount; the successful bidder furnishes Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the awarded contract amount. Progress payments are subject to 5% retainage. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,092 per day for Substantial Completion delays and $546 per day for Final Completion delays. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on low-volume roads, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on high-volume roads, and 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on congested level "F" roads, Monday through Friday excluding county holidays unless written authorization is obtained with 72 hours' notice. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability ($1–5 million), Automobile Liability ($300,000–$1 million), Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability ($1–5 million per claim), Builders Risk, Employee Dishonesty Bond ($1 million), and Waiver of Subrogation, with all policies from A.M. Best A- Class 7 or better carriers. All insurance must name the county as Additional Insured. Required forms include Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Affidavit of Compliance (denying doing business with designated foreign countries of concern), Substitute W-9, and SBE-1 Form listing all registered SBE subcontractors and material suppliers; SBE subcontractor letters of intent are due within five business days of low-bidder notification.