State Road (SR) 60 Trailhead Park

The City of Clearwater, Florida is requesting sealed bids for construction of the State Road (SR) 60 Trailhead Park project under ITB 26-0052-PR, with bids due October 7, 2026 and mandatory pre-qualification with the City's Engineering Division at least two weeks prior to bid opening.

The scope involves creating a new trailhead park to support the Courtney Campbell Causeway pedestrian overpass and adjoining trail system, with connectivity to an adjacent Welcome Center. Site improvements include installation of benches, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, waste receptacles, drinking fountains, bike racks, bike repair stations, landscaping, irrigation, concrete pads, sidewalks, and regulatory and informational signage as detailed in the construction plans. Contractors must hold current Florida and Pinellas County licenses and registrations. All work is subject to trench safety requirements, NPDES stormwater permit provisions, and erosion and sediment control management. Contractors must comply with Florida Statute 448.095 requiring E-Verify system registration and usage.

The contract term is 90 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bid security equal to 10% of the bidder's maximum bid price is required in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. A 100% performance and payment bond is required. The pricing sheet includes line items for general conditions, demolition, trailhead park construction, cleanup and demobilization, a 10% owner contingency allowance, and alternate pricing for time-and-material labor rates and overhead and profit percentages.

The City anticipates making a single award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. All bids must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opencov.com/portal/myclearwater/projects/290476 or as sealed hard copies to the City of Clearwater Purchasing Manager. Bidders must submit certifications regarding non-collusion, drug-free workplace status, business registration, E-Verify compliance, scrutinized company status, anti-human trafficking law compliance, and W-9 tax forms.