Veterans Memorial Park Additional Parking Lot
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-C01436
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Joe Goulart jgoulart@co.hernando.fl.us (352) 754-4020
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About this opportunity
Hernando County, Florida is requesting sealed bids for construction of an additional parking lot at Veterans Memorial Park, 12254 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, Florida, under ITB #26-C01436, with bids due November 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A local preference provision allows up to a five percent preference for local vendors whose bids do not exceed $10,000 more than the lowest bid. Contractor licensing and Underground Utility and Excavation licensing are required at bid submission.
The scope includes mobilization, site preparation, demolition of existing asphalt, sidewalk, and an 8-foot walking path, excavation and grading, drainage installation (Type D inlet, 15-inch poly storm pipe, and geoweb overflow system), asphalt paving with specified base and subgrade depths, concrete curbing and an 8-foot ADA-compliant concrete ramp with aluminum handrail, a 1.5-inch asphalt walking trail with lime rock base, landscaping, and all associated testing and inspections. The project duration is 150 days to substantial completion and 30 additional days to final completion.
The estimated contract budget falls within Threshold B ($200,000 to $1 million), though this is not a hard ceiling. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held October 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Questions must be submitted in writing via the Hernando County eProcurement Portal by October 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Public bid opening occurs at 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, Florida 34604 in the Administrative Conference Room at 10:00 a.m. on November 2.
The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids require a bid guarantee (certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond) equal to at least five percent of the total bid amount. The successful bidder must provide a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price within 15 calendar days of notice of award. Bids remain firm for 120 days following public opening, and the contract price is fixed for the contract life. General liability coverage with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability with $1 million combined single limit, and excess/umbrella liability with $1 million minimum are required, with Hernando County named as additional insured.
Opportunity text
The County of Hernando, FL is seeking a qualified contractor to construct an additional parking lot at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 12254 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34609. The project duration is 150 days to Substantial Completion (SC) and an additional 30 days to Final Completion (FC). The scope of work includes mobilization, site preparation, demolition, construction, landscaping, and all associated testing and inspections.
Contractor Responsibilities include:
A. Mobilization
1. Establish a construction entrance. 2. Implement Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans. 3. Install silt fencing for erosion control. 4. Conduct a pre-construction video survey of the site. 5. Perform survey and layout of the project area.
B. Site Preparation 1. Clearing and grubbing of the designated area. 2. An area in front of the project of approximately 10 parking spaces shall be fenced off and used as a staging area. Any damage caused by the contractor will be repaired or replaced at their expense.
C. Demolition 1. Demolish existing parking lot asphalt and sidewalk. 2. Demolish existing 8' walking path. 3. Remove and replace existing light pole.
D. Excavation and Grading 1. Excavate and grade the site as per the project plans. 2. The grass stripping's and any asphalt and concrete shall be hauled away. 3. The actual clean sand/dirt will remain on-site and to be placed in a pile by the maintenance building for county usage.
E. Drainage 1. Install Type D inlet. 2. Install 15" Poly storm pipe and 15" MES. 3. Install Geoweb emergency overflow system.
F. Paving 1. Apply 2" Type SP-12.5 asphalt for the parking lot. 2. Install 6" Lime rock base. 3. Prepare 9" stabilized subgrade. 4. Construct 1.5" SP-9.5 asphalt walking trail. 5. Install 4" Lime rock base for the walking trail. 6. Prepare 8" stabilized subgrade for the walking trail.
G. Concrete Work 1. Install Type D curb. 2. Construct 8' concrete ramp with aluminum ADA handrail. 3. Install 5' wide concrete sidewalk, 4" thick.
H. Site Furnishings 1. Install 6" x 6" wood bollards to surround the new parking lot. 2. Install all necessary signage and striping.
I. Landscaping 1. Plant 1 Japanese blueberry tree. 2. Plant 4 Eagleton holly trees. 3. Plant 4 southern red cedar trees. 4. Plant 5 Blanchard southern magnolia trees. 5. Plant 8 live oaks. 6. Plant 3 cabbage palms. 7. Plant 11 blue pacific shore juniper. 8. Plant 34 wax myrtles. 9. Plant 31 pink oleander. 10. Plant 4 purple fountain grass. 11. Plant 10 dwarf variegated Japanese pittosporum. 12. Plant 12 white Indian hawthorn. 13. Plant 6 dwarf variegated schefflera. 14. Plant 31 upright Podocarpus. 15. Plant 30 variegated flax lily. 16. Install 44,775 square feet of Argentine Bahia sod. 17. Apply Cyprus mulch or pine bark mulch as specified. 18. Install irrigation system throughout the landscaped areas.
J. Service Requirements 1. All work must comply with local, state, and federal regulations and standards. 2. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and approvals. 3. The contractor must provide a detailed project schedule within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed. 4. Regular progress meetings will be held with County representatives to review the status of the project. 5. The contractor must maintain a clean and safe worksite at all times. 6. The contractor is responsible for all site security and safety measures. 7. The contractor must coordinate with utility companies for any required relocations or adjustments. 8. The contractor must provide as-built drawings upon project completion.
K. Delivery Requirements 1. All materials and equipment must be delivered to the project site at 12254 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34609. 2. Deliveries must be scheduled to minimize disruption to park operations and neighboring properties. 3. The contractor must provide a delivery schedule for all major materials and equipment. 4. All materials must be inspected upon delivery for compliance with project specifications. 5. Any damaged or non-compliant materials must be removed and replaced at the contractor's expense.
L. Testing and Inspections 1. The County will pay for all passing tests, including densities, concrete testing, and asphalt gradation. 2. The contractor is responsible for the cost of all failed tests and any necessary retesting. 3. All testing must be conducted by a certified independent testing laboratory. 4. Test results must be submitted to the County within 48 hours of testing. 5. The contractor must coordinate all required inspections with the County and other relevant authorities.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Park Additional Parking Lot.pdf |
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