Susan Street Sports Complex Improvement Project (ARPA)

The City of Leesburg, located in Lake County, Florida, is seeking a qualified Florida-licensed General Contractor to complete the Susan Street Sports Complex Improvement Project, funded through ARPA resources. The comprehensive project involves demolishing existing sports fields and constructing five rugby fields (four natural grass and one artificial turf), one soccer field, a concession and restroom area, parking lot, and advanced network infrastructure. Key deliverables include installing network cabinets, fiber optic cabling, 26 SCW Viking cameras, 11 Wi-Fi access points, a championship field, spectator areas, locker rooms, and comprehensive site improvements. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 30, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., with bid submissions due on December 4, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. The project has a 300-calendar day completion timeline from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,694 per day for late completion. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, provide comprehensive insurance coverage, and demonstrate experience in similar municipal sports complex projects.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though federal procurement standards and E-Verify registration are required. Contractors must comply with domestic preference requirements and provide equal employment opportunity documentation. The project budget is approximately $7 million, with the city reserving the right to accept or reject any bids and waive informalities. Bidders must provide a two-year maintenance bond upon project completion and show financial capability through comprehensive references and project experience. The network infrastructure will utilize pre-configured equipment provided by the City of Leesburg, including switches, network video recorders, and specific camera and Wi-Fi access point models. Contractors will be responsible for installing owner-purchased materials and must complete the project in 2025 to maintain funding commitments. The city will reimburse actual permit and impact fees, and the Davis-Bacon Act does not apply to this ARPA-funded project.