Polk County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, is soliciting bids for the following: Lake Parker Regional Drainage System Phase IV This project is located in Section 10, T-28, R-24 in the Combee area of Polk County, east of the City of Lakeland. This project will consist of canal improvements along a section of the drainage outfall system between Lake Parker to the west and Saddle Creek to the east. The project area is known as the "Rodeo Section", located adjacent to the County's Combee Rodeo Park. The project consists of channel stabilization methods such as the installation of gabion baskets, rip-rap (ditch lining & bank/shore), and construction of a fabriform maintenance access ramp. All disturbed areas will need to be stabilized with sod. Bid documents and plans can be reviewed at the Procurement Division, 330 West Church Street, Room 150, Bartow, Florida. If you have any questions regarding the Zoom meeting, please call Ken Brush, Senior Procurement Analyst, at (863) 534-6727 for assistance no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Contractor must have an underground utility license or General Contractor's license. Contractor shall submit a list of at least three (3) references for which similar projects were performed within the last five (5) years. Liquidated Damages will be assessed at $275 per day. The contract time for this project is a total of 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to reach Substantial Completion. The County hereby notifies all Bidders that Women/Minority Business Enterprise firms are to be afforded a full opportunity to participate in any bid by the County and will not be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin. All questions should be directed in writing to Ken Brush, Senior Procurement Analyst via fax at (863) 534-6789 or via email to kenbrush@polk-county.net.
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