Winter Park Library and Event Center Parking Lot Expansion

The City of Winter Park, located in Orange County, Florida, is soliciting bids for the Library and Event Center Parking Lot Expansion project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The procurement involves comprehensive site development and infrastructure improvement, including clearing an unpaved lot, adding street-side parking on Harper Street, and expanding parking facilities. Project deliverables encompass mobilization/demobilization, site clearing, storm drainage installation, asphalt paving (1,542 square yards), sidewalk construction (383 square yards), curb installation (1,654 linear feet), road base grading, pond excavation, striping, wheel stop placement, sodding, and fencing. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the City's e-Procurement Portal by 2:00 p.m. on October 24, 2025, with a deadline for questions set at 2:00 p.m. on October 17, 2025. The project requires substantial completion within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within an additional 30 days. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest bid pricing, with a unit price contract methodology determining final contract amounts based on actual quantities installed.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence General Liability, $1,000,000 Auto Liability, and statutory Workers' Compensation. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, maintain a drug-free workplace, pass background checks, and adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations. A 5% bid surety is required, and the successful bidder must provide a 100% Performance and Payment Bond from a Florida-licensed surety with a Best's Key Rating of at least "A". The Engineer's Estimate values the project at $497,654.61, with major cost components including administration ($100,970.40), demolition and disposal ($68,523.50), storm drainage ($30,232.44), and roadway restoration ($297,928.26). Liquidated damages of $1,500 per day will be applied for failure to meet project completion timelines, and the City reserves the right to reject all bids if deemed necessary.