Willow Ave and Alhambra Ave Drainage Improvements

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified contractor for the Willow Ave and Alhambra Ave Drainage Improvements project (CC-5836-24/MAG), a comprehensive drainage infrastructure enhancement located between West Lake Brantley Road and Alder Avenue. The primary scope involves replacing 8 existing round and elliptical pipes with 7'x4' box culverts along the Virginia Drive Outfall drainage channel to reduce upstream water stages, prevent roadway overtopping, and mitigate residential structure flooding. Contractors must be Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Prequalified in specific categories including Drainage, Fencing, Flexible Paving, Grading, and Grassing/Seeding/Sodding. The solicitation was released on April 15, 2024, with a deadline for questions on May 6, 2024, and bid responses due on May 15, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Bids will be opened via a ZOOM meeting, with all submissions required to be made electronically through the Seminole County website.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), with contractors required to perform at least 15% of the total work within their own organization. The project has an Engineer's estimated cost of $4,801,361.85 and requires a 5% bid security, with specific insurance requirements including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Auto Policy, and Umbrella Liability. Liquidated damages are set at $250 per day, and construction progress payments will be subject to a 5% retainage. Multiple permits have been secured for the project, including approvals from the St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and other relevant agencies. The project is funded through Seminole County and has a total project duration of 240 calendar days for substantial completion, with an additional 30 days allocated for final completion. Multiple environmental and right-of-way certifications have been obtained, ensuring the project's readiness for implementation.