Site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Bartow, Florida. Completed plans call for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

The work is for the construction of a new 163 FT single span bridge crossing CR 630 W at the Bone Valley ATV Park property. The construction of immediate approaches to the bridge and new drainage system. Existing utilities will be required to relocate and/or adjust as needed.aaThe work is for the construction of a new 163 FT single span bridge crossing CR 630 W at the Bone Valley ATV Park property. The construction of immediate approaches to the bridge and new drainage system. Existing utilities will be required to relocate and/or adjust as needed. The construction cost estimate for the project is $1,875,145.49 with Final Complete in 450 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Questions regarding this bid should be in writing and should reference the above Bid. Submit all questions to Ken Brush, Procurement Contract Manager, via email at kenbrush@polkcounty.net or via fax at (863) 534-6789 by 4:00 p.m. Friday June 12, 2022. Qualification Requirements: The prime contractor or subcontractors shall be on the Current List of FDOT Prequalified Contractors in the following work classes: Drainage; Grading; Fencing; Grassing, Seeding & Sodding and Minor Bridges Prime contractor must be a State of Florida Certified General Contractor and should provide proof of current general contractors' license (s) with their submittal. Prime contractor must have been in business under the same name or EIN number for a minimum of 3 years. Bidders must possess a Polk County Local Business Tax Receipt (f/k/a Business License} in order to do business with the County. A copy of such license must be provided to the Procurement Division before award is made to the successful bidder Contractor shall submit a reference list of at least three (3) completed project similar in scope within the last five (5) years that reflects similar work performed. The list shall include: the project description, project address, current contact person, telephone number and e-mail address. References should be submitted with the Bid or must be submitted by the successful vendor within five (5) business days of request and before award. The prime contractor shall perform a minimum of 40% of all work contained within the scope of work as outlined in the bid documents and special conditions. This percentage of work requirement does not include the furnishing of materials or equipment in the construction, if not installed by the primary contractor Liquidated Damages: The parties acknowledge that it would be difficult or impossible to accurately determine the amount of actual damages the County would or may incur as a consequence of the Contractor's failure to timely deliver the Project Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Accordingly, in lieu of assessing actual damages if the Contractor fails to timely deliver Project Work, the parties confirm that: (i) the assessment of liquidated damages is reasonable and appropriate; (ii) the terms and the amount(s) of the liquidated damages stated below are reasonable; and (iii) the liquidated damages will be assessed as the County's remedy under such circumstances and not as a penalty. Should the Contractor request and be granted additional time to reach substantial completion via change order(s), the last revised date shall be the date used to calculate the time from which liquidated damages will be assessed. Applicable liquidated damages are the amounts established in FDOT Specification 8-10.2 Amount of Liquidated Damages. 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. It is asked that Bidders make good faith efforts to use qualified W/MBE subcontractors in preparing their bid. Bidders are encouraged to contact the Office of Supplier Diversity at (863) 534-5959 for assistance or visit our website