Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Okeechobee, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; water / sewer project; and water / sewer project.

**As of March 4, 2022 this project has been awarded to M4 Contracting, LLC with award amount of $220,539.50** The BIDS shall be based on the following: o Construction plans prepared by County Engineering Firm. o FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Divisions II & III Scope of work includes, but is not limited to, furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor for drainage improvements to Potter Road and US 441. The improvements are located on the north side of Potter Road and extend from the east side of US 441 to the Cane Field Ditch. Associated safety and drainage improvements will also be addressed including the following: o Swale & drainage culvert improvements along the north side of Potter Road. o Replacement of headwall and rip-rap slope protection on north side of Potter Road at Cane Field Ditch. o Installation of drainage diversion structures at the intersection of US 441 & Potter Road. o Installation of 45-degree fitting on outfall pipe in Cane Field Ditch at NW 134 th Street and 138 th Street. o Construct/Reconstruct, as appropriate, side road and driveway turnouts. as shown in the Drawings and described in the Specifications and Bid Documents. All materials furnished and all work performed shall be in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents pertaining thereto. Any questions pertaining to the project specifications or scope of work will be addressed to Michele Watson, Purchasing Agent in writing, to the physical or e-mail address or fax number noted below, no later than January 26, 2022, 5:00 p.m. If it becomes necessary to revise or amend any part of this bid, an addendum will be issued and will be posted on the Okeechobee County website. Bids and Proposals tab. It is the sole responsibility of the bidders to check the website to ensure that all available information has been received prior to submitting a bid. The Bidder, if awarded the Contract and the bid amount is $100,000 or more, will execute and file acceptable performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within ten (10) calendar days after written notice of the award of contract. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for opening of bids. The Payment and Performance Bonds must show the Owner's name, Project Name and Project Number. Okeechobee County accepts no responsibility for any expense related to preparation or delivery of proposals. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, accept Bids in any order or combination, accept or reject portions of Bids, make modifications to the work after bidding, and waive any informality/inconsistency in the Bids if they deem it in their best interest to do so. Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting a Bid that the Bidder has received all Addenda issued, and the Bidder shall acknowledge their receipt in the Bid. The Bidder will provide additional information including, but not limited to, a list of similar projects constructed within the past five (5) years, client references, and, if required, an audited or certified financial statement, other financial references deemed appropriate to Contract Award. Bidders will confine their bids to the project in its entirety. Partial bids will not be accepted. Each bidder will submit with this bid, evidence that the bidder complies with all state and local requirements, to perform the work described in said Bid. If in the opinion of the bidder, inconsistencies appear to exist in the specifications, it is the bidder's responsibility to seek clarification from the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Agent. Additionally, it is incumbent upon all bidders to fully understand all policies, regulations, and laws as required to meet the specifications within this bid. The Board of County Commissioners have the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids must be sealed and the outside of the envelope MUST be marked: "BID- Okeechobee County (Potter Road - US 441 Drainage Improvements), PROJECT NO. (2022 - 01)". BIDDER MUST SUBMIT (1) ORIGINAL & (2) HARD COPIES OF THE BID; & (1) ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE BID IN A PDF FORMAT ON A THUMB DRIVE.