Sperling Sports Complex Parking Improvements

The City of DeLand, Florida has issued a procurement for the Sperling Sports Complex Parking Improvements project (Bid No. B-26-03), seeking comprehensive parking lot renovation services. The project involves improvements to an existing asphalt parking lot located at 1500 Matt Fair Boulevard, including installation of a permeable grass parking system using Ecoraster E40 ground reinforcement grid or approved equivalent. Key deliverables include 750 cubic yards of excavation, 76 square yards of six-inch concrete paving, 6,635 square yards of performance Bahia sod, 27,939 square feet of permeable turf stabilizer grid, 174 concrete bumper guards, six new ground sign assemblies, signage relocation, and thermoplastic pavement markings. The proposal opening is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with a required contract completion time of forty-five business days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including quality control testing, NPDES permits, and compliance with Florida Department of Transportation specifications. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for delays beyond the contract timeframe.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Six vendors submitted bids, with DDS Enterprises LLC of Pierson, Florida, being recommended for award at $305,558.93 - the lowest responsive bid. Competing bids ranged from $374,300.75 to $681,109.32 from contractors including JBI Contractors LLC, MVB & Associates, Inc., Garcia Civil Contractors LLC, Paul Culver Construction, Inc., and Cathcart Construction Company. Bid security of five percent of the maximum bid price is required, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price. Insurance requirements include $5,000,000 combined single limit liability coverage, workers' compensation insurance, and builder's risk insurance. The project requires a one-year warranty for materials and workmanship, with the contractor responsible for submitting signed and sealed as-built drawings prepared by a licensed surveyor upon completion.