Sidewalk Replacement and Repair - South (WORCS 2)

Hillsborough County Engineering and Operations Department is requesting bids on sidewalk replacement and repair services under IFB-26-00297 (WORCS 2), with bids due September 10, 2026, and an SBE subcontractor participation goal of 9%.

The scope includes removal and reconstruction of concrete sidewalk segments, repair and rehabilitation of existing sidewalks and curb ramps, ADA compliance grinding and retrofit, incidental irrigation system repairs, tree removal, temporary traffic control, and site restoration across multiple locations in south Hillsborough County. Work is performed on an as-needed basis through written work orders. Bidders must be FDOT pre-qualified in sidewalk and grading work, hold current FDOT certification in handrail, curbs, gutters, and driveways, and employ an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and Florida-certified licensed irrigation contractor. Concrete specifications require synthetic fiber reinforcement at 1.5 pounds per cubic yard (FORTA-FERRO macrosynthetic fiber, 1.5 inches, ASTM C-1116 and D-7508 compliant) and detailed formwork to ACI standards with chamfered corners and limited deflection tolerances.

The estimated contract value is $10,000,000 over an initial one-year term with a unilateral renewal option for one additional year at the County's discretion. The County makes no minimum-guarantee commitment. A 5% retainage applies throughout performance. Liquidated damages are $1,092 per day for failure to meet substantial completion and $546 per day for final completion delays. Non-Priced Items with a maximum $200,000 allowance are permitted, limited to 10% per individual work order without departmental approval.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds of 100% of the awarded contract amount within ten days of award notification. Certificates of liability insurance are required, with Hillsborough County named as Additional Insured. All insurance must be from A.M. Best-rated carriers at A- Class 7 or better. Questions must be submitted within 14 calendar days of solicitation issuance. Addendum 1, issued August 26, 2026, replaced the Bid Table with revised concrete fiber specifications (BT-78KY). Ten bidders submitted proposals ranging from $4.8 million to $9.1 million.