Wauchula SFM Paving and Resurfacing Project – Project No. FDACS 1103

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for parking lot paving improvements at the Wauchula State Farmers' Market located in Wauchula, Florida. The project, named the Wauchula SFM Paving and Resurfacing Project (Project No. FDACS 1103), involves milling and removing existing pavement, and installing new asphalt. Bidders must provide a base bid for the primary technical specifications, as well as an alternate bid with revised limerock subgrade requirements. Bids are due by May 23, 2024, and a public bid opening will be held on May 28, 2024. A non-mandatory site visit is encouraged. FDACS intends to award a single contract or no award, depending on what is in the best interest of the state. The basis of award shall be the responsive and responsible contractor who bids the lowest total price for the base bid or any additive alternate chosen by FDACS.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Bidders must provide references, subcontractor lists, and comply with various certifications and requirements, including providing a bid bond guarantee if the quoted price exceeds $100,000. FDACS reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the awarded contract does not constitute an official purchase order or commitment on behalf of the state. The contract value is not specified, but the procurement is funded through state and local sources in Hendry County.