South Dixie Sidewalk Improvements

The City of St. Augustine, Florida is requesting bids for sidewalk improvements along South Dixie Highway from SR-207 to Davis Street under RFB released June 24, 2026, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. A Local Business Purchasing Preference allows local businesses within five percent of the low bid to submit best and final offers.

The scope encompasses installation of sidewalks, ADA detectable warning surfaces, signage, and utility adjustments in accordance with Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1 plans; tree and brush removal with complete stump and root ball removal; debris collection and off-site disposal using City-authorized franchise haulers; restoration of disturbed areas; and all field verification, layout, staking, utility coordination, and locates. Work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations and ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The contractor is responsible for permit acquisition, maintenance of traffic, and pedestrian detours.

Minimum qualifications require successful completion of at least two similar projects within the past five years, three letters of reference (at least one from a similar project, no more than one from prior City of St. Augustine work), a valid Florida General Contractor, Underground Contractor, or Certified Building Contractor license, and a valid business tax receipt from the City of St. Augustine, St. Johns County, or the applicable local jurisdiction. The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder demonstrating verifiable history of skill, ability, integrity, and reliability.

A bid guaranty of five percent of the total bid cost, submitted as a bid bond or cashier's check within two business days of electronic submission, is required. Final project completion is December 31, 2026. Questions are due July 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses by July 24 at 5:00 p.m. Award is contingent on submission of a Performance and Payment bond, IRS Form W-9, proof of insurance, and proof of signatory authority within ten days.