Stan Gober Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation

Collier County, Florida, is soliciting bids for the Stan Gober Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Project, identified as Bid No. 24-8270, which involves comprehensive bridge infrastructure repair and restoration. The project encompasses extensive rehabilitation work on Bridge No. 030184, located on CR 92 over Marco Channel, including concrete deck repairs, beam reinforcement, pier column restoration, and implementation of advanced corrosion protection systems. Specific deliverables include 2,137 square yards of deck repair, concrete class IV topping, penetrating corrosion inhibitor application, zinc arc spray coating, and galvanic anode installations. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Procurement Services Division, with sealed bids due electronically by July 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Bidders must register on the county's procurement portal and possess proper business licenses, with the anticipated project budget of $7,100,000 requiring a 5% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds. The project mandates substantial completion within 365 consecutive calendar days, with an additional 30 calendar days allocated for final completion, and imposes liquidated damages of $3,819 per calendar day for missed deadlines.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must be enrolled in the E-Verify program and comply with various environmental and safety regulations. The project requires contractors to adhere to extensive environmental protection protocols, including compliance with South Florida Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits, which mandate specific marine species protection, turbidity control, and habitat preservation measures. Contractors must also meet rigorous Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements, including submitting multiple site-specific safety plans and following strict governmental regulations from agencies such as OSHA, DOT, EPA, and FDEP. The county has allocated a $650,000 Owner's Allowance to be used at discretion for unforeseen conditions, with expenditures processed through documented change orders. Successful bidders will be required to provide comprehensive documentation, including lists of key personnel, material manufacturers, and major subcontractors, with the county reserving the right to reject any bid and potentially postpone the award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date.