Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Sebring, Florida. Design plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

As of November 24, 2025, an engineer has been selected. PD&E is in the early stage and design plans have not been prepared yet. Construction is funded for fiscal year 2027, so bidding is expected to commence in July 2027. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: oject Threshold : Project is greater than or equal to $500,000.00 (Technically Prequalified & Unlimited Audit required) Selection Method : Expanded Letter of Oral Presentation Professional Liability Insurance : $250,000.00 Financial Management Numbers : 44540812201 44540823201 Project Description : SR 700 (US 98) Over Kissimmee River Bridge Replacement Plain Language Description : The purpose of this Project Development and Environmental study, design and construction contract is to create documents and incidental engineering services including plans specifications, support engineering analysis, calculations and other technical documents in accordance with department policies, procedures, and requirements as necessary for improvements to the transportation facility known as State Road 700 (US 98) over Kissimmee River Bridge Replacement Bridge #090016 in Highlands County. Advertisement Date 4/23/2024 Response Deadline Date/Time 5/07/2024 02:30 am Longlist Date/Time 5/29/2024 11:30 pm Shortlist Selection Date/Time 6/04/2024 07:00 pm Phase II Submittal Deadline Date/Time 6/15/2024 12:30 am Technical Review Committee Meeting 1 Date/Time 6/20/2024 12:15 am Oral Presentation Date/Time 6/20/2024 Final Selection Date/Time 7/02/2024 07:00 pm Negotiations Period Begin Date 7/10/2024 Negotiations Period Ending Date 8/31/2024 The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. FDOT - RFP Engineering - SR 700 (US 98) Over Kissimmee River Bridge Replacement