Spring Hammock Preserve Improvements

Seminole County is seeking a General Contractor through a competitive bid process (CC-5767-24/HSM) to complete comprehensive improvements at the Spring Hammock Preserve located at 2985 Osprey Trail. The project requires the contractor to provide labor, materials, and equipment to execute multiple infrastructure enhancements, including paving Osprey Trail, installing ADA parking stalls, constructing a new pavilion, replacing multiple footbridges, and building a new elevated boardwalk terminating at Lake Jesup's edge. The project requires compliance with Florida Building Codes, national construction standards, and maintaining public access throughout construction. Key project requirements include obtaining additional permits, using FDOT-approved materials, installing turbidity barriers, and coordinating pavilion color selection with the county's project manager. The solicitation includes a 240-day completion timeline from the notice to proceed, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for March 14, 2024, at 9:00 am at the project site. Bid questions were due by April 1, 2024, with final bid responses required by April 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), with a requirement that contractors perform at least 15% of the total work within their own organization. Liquidated damages are set at $250 per day for project delays, and all construction progress payments will be subject to a 5% retainage. The project has an Engineer's estimated cost of $1,949,041.29, with bid documents available through Seminole County's ProcureNow website. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($2 million aggregate), Business Auto Policy ($1 million per occurrence), Pollution Liability ($1 million), and Professional Liability ($1 million). An alternate bid option exists for boardwalks and footbridges using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) from Wagners Composite Fiber Technologies or an approved equal. Additional compliance requirements include using the E-Verify system to verify employee eligibility and adhering to federal regulations, particularly for FEMA-related funding considerations.