Site work and paving for a civil project in Orlando, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; road / highway; and water / sewer project.

**As of April 18, 2024 project was awarded to Southland Construction, Inc, awarded amount is $2,626,262.62.** Description: The work consists of providing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the project which includes the extension of the existing double 10'x'7' culvert (Structure No. 750300, at Turkey Creek), to the south, as well as the addition of new wingwalls and new sheet pile walls. Other work included: Milling and Resurfacing the outside eastbound lane on SR 528 and the widening and reconstruction of the adjacent shoulder (approximately 350 LF), replacing impacted pavement markings, regrading a portion of Turkey Creek to the south, and the addition of rubble rip rap. Additional Pre bid meeting note: Or call in (audio only) +1 321-235-6136,,705252346# United States, Orlando Phone Conference ID: 705 252 346# For information and question submission concerning this project during the Bidding process, email: constructionproject528-181@cfxway.com At the time of Bid submittal, Bidder as the "prime" contractor must be prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation under Administrative Rule 14-22, Florida Administrative Code, in: Minor Bridge, Drainage, Flexible Paving, Grading and Pavement Marking. A copy of the Bidder's prequalification certificate shall be submitted with the Bid. Failure to submit the certificate may result in rejection of the Bid. Prequalification is required irrespective of the contract amount. Central Florida Expressway Authority, in accordance with the Provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq., the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, as amended, 760.10 et seq., Fla. Stat. 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