Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) Milling & Resurfacing Project for E. Gospel Island Rd (CR 470) from N. Apopka Ave. to SR 44

Citrus County, Florida is requesting bids on a Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) milling and resurfacing project on E. Gospel Island Road (CR 470) under ITB 26-141, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM and questions due August 25 at 4:00 PM.

The scope consists of milling approximately four inches of existing asphalt pavement and overlaying with two inches of SP 12.5 (Traffic Level C) asphalt with PG 76-22 polymer binder and two inches of FC 12.5 (Traffic Level C) asphalt with PG 76-22 polymer binder. All work must remain within existing pavement edges and conform to FDOT FY2026-27 Standard Plans and Specifications. Asphalt must be identified on the current FDOT Asphalt Design Plant Assignment Sheet and produced at a single designated facility. A Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV) is required for all asphalt placement to eliminate thermal and material segregation. Bidders must hold current FDOT prequalification in Hot Plant-Mixed Bituminous Courses and provide an on-site representative with current Intermediate or Advanced Level Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.

The estimated contract value is approximately $4.1 million, funded through a Florida Department of Transportation grant. The contract is structured as a Unit Price Bid based on estimated quantities. Substantial Completion must occur within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed; Final Completion within 120 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,609 per calendar day for missed deadlines. A one-year warranty on all work is required.

Bidders must submit 5% bid security (certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond), Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the bid amount, and comprehensive insurance including $1 million per occurrence Commercial General Liability, $1 million combined single limit Auto Liability, and Workers Compensation. The Board will approve the selection and award on December 1, 2026. Public bid opening will occur via Microsoft Teams on September 15 at 2:15 PM (non-mandatory attendance).