Washington Avenue Box Culvert Restoration

Clay County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids on the Washington Avenue Box Culvert Restoration Project under IFB #25/26-106, with bids due electronically by September 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. This is a FEMA-funded disaster-recovery project (FEMA-4834-DR-FL, Project No. 803155) restoring infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Milton.

The scope includes removal and replacement of nine precast reinforced concrete box culvert sections (8' x 8' x 8' each), wingwalls, headwalls, footings, aprons, storm drainage structures, and associated roadway improvements including asphalt pavement, curb, sidewalk, guardrail, and chain-link fencing. Work must restore the facility to its pre-disaster design, function, hydraulic capacity, and structural integrity within the existing footprint at 852 Washington Avenue, Orange Park, Florida. All work must comply with FDOT Standard Specifications, Clay County Engineering Standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 and Davis-Bacon wage rates.

Contractors must have been in business for a minimum of five years performing similar work and must obtain FDOT prequalification for work exceeding $250,000. A five percent bid bond of the base bid is required and may not be withdrawn for 30 days following bid opening. Performance and Payment Bonds are required. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Property Coverage (Builder's Risk) at 100% of total project value with a maximum $25,000 deductible.

Substantial completion is required within 90 days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 calendar days after punch list issuance. The estimated board recommendation date is October 27, 2026. Questions are due September 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Bid opening is scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.