West Orange Trail Bridge Deficiency Repairs

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed bids for the West Orange Trail Bridge Deficiency Repairs project (Contract No. Y22-7011-CR), a comprehensive bridge rehabilitation initiative targeting Bridge No. 754149 over SR 441. The procurement requires electronic submission through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with bids due by 4:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The project involves extensive structural repairs including abutment stem repair, precast beam ledge restoration, column repair and retrofit, concrete deck rehabilitation, expansion joint repair, corrosion removal, and steel member recoating. Key deliverables include substantial completion within 120 consecutive calendar days and final completion within 150 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest bid, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all submissions. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference was previously held on December 13, 2022, providing potential bidders an opportunity to review project specifications.

The contract includes specific set-aside provisions and enterprise requirements, mandating a 15% Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal and workforce employment levels of 18% minority and 6% women. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond, provide comprehensive references demonstrating similar project experience, and comply with county regulations including drug-free workplace standards and employment verification. The estimated total base bid for the project is $324,705.00, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for failing to meet completion timelines. Contractors will be required to adhere to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standard specifications and provide detailed maintenance of traffic plans. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a focus on comprehensive bridge rehabilitation that addresses concrete deterioration, erosion, and structural steel corrosion while minimizing public disruption.