Snake Creek Subaqueous Crossing

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is requesting bids for construction of approximately 2,400 linear feet of HDPE transmission main via horizontal directional drill at the Snake Creek drawbridge crossing along US Highway 1, with proposals due November 23, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

The project receives federally assisted funding through the EPA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program, requiring compliance with all applicable WIFIA requirements and FEMA grant agreement terms. The contractor must use only U.S.-produced iron or steel products permanently incorporated into the project unless FKAA determines a statutory or regulatory exception applies.

Scope includes furnishing all material, labor, and equipment for the HDD installation at the Snake Creek subaqueous crossing. The successful bidder must begin work within ten calendar days after Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within 10 months, with final completion within 30 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are assessed at $3,500 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion.

Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond of not less than 5 percent of the total bid amount. For contracts exceeding $200,000, the successful bidder must furnish separate Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price, meeting specified surety rating requirements. Contracts of $200,000 or less may utilize an alternative bonding procedure with retainage requirements.

Award will be made within 30 calendar days after bid opening to the responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder submitting the lowest acceptable bid on a lump sum or combined unit price–lump sum basis as specified in the proposal. Proposals are received electronically via e-Builder with public opening via FKAA's online Bid Portal at 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, Florida.