Taylor Road Bridge Rehabilitation (Bridge #794009 over Spruce Creek)

Volusia County, Florida, through its Department of Public Works, Road & Bridge Division, is seeking a qualified contractor for the Taylor Road Bridge Rehabilitation project (Bridge #794009) over Spruce Creek in Port Orange. The project involves fabricating and installing a crutch bent to remove weight restrictions from the bridge, including comprehensive site work such as channel excavation, pile installation, concrete and steel work, and erosion control measures. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, permitting, traffic control, functional checks, operations and maintenance manuals, and as-built surveys and drawings. Bidders are required to hold FDOT Prequalification in Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation and submit responsive bids on all line items. The bid submission deadline is January 15, 2026, at 3:01 p.m., with questions due by January 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on conformance with bid requirements, performance capability, experience, and subcontractor qualifications.

The procurement offers local business preference considerations, providing a three percent preference for bidders with a permanent location in specified Florida counties (Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, or Volusia) for at least six months prior to bid closing, or a two percent preference if subcontractors performing 51% or greater of the work qualify as local businesses. Contractors must submit a five percent bid bond, provide proof of insurance, and demonstrate experience with at least three similar projects completed for entities other than Volusia County. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Excess/Umbrella Liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. The engineer's estimated project cost is $649,542.00, with a contract duration of 120 days (90 days for substantial completion and 30 days for final work). Successful bidders must obtain all necessary permits, comply with environmental regulations, and adhere to specific requirements from agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and St. Johns River Water Management District.