Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Fort Myers, Florida. Working plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Bid is Cancelled . The City of Fort Myers (City) requests submittals from interested and qualified Respondents to build: Five (5) hard tennis courts at 1750 Matthew Drive, adjacent to the existing courts at the location. In addition to the courts, the City requests fencing around the courts and to replace grass with what is currently around the area. Background The racquet club has outgrown its current footprint and the City is looking to expand to maximize programming. The City of Fort Myers (the "City"), established in 1886, is located on the southern west coast of Florida. It is the cultural and trade center for Lee County and the surrounding area. The City was built on the site of Fort Harvie and was named for Colonel Abraham Charles Myers, then Chief Quartermaster of Florida. The City has approximately 1,000 employees serving a population of approximately 96,755 full time permanent residents with a population growth of 12% between 2020 and 2022. According to the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, nearly 4.5 million people visit Fort Myers each year and spend over $4 billion dollars while in the area. Fort Myers has experienced unprecedented growth in its tax base, as the past (3), year over year percentage increases, were double digit. The City added a total of $5.0 billion to its tax base over the past five years, or 75.6%. The City is situated between Tampa and Miami along scenic U.S. Highway 41, also known as Tamiami Trail. Recent accolades for the City of Fort Myers include top ranking for best places to live, to retire, and to start a new business, safest cities in America, #4 college town in Florida, and most recently the 3rd fastest growing place by U.S News and World Report. The City of Fort Myers is committed to providing exceptional municipal services to residents, businesses and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner while preserving the City's rich history, diverse culture, and charming lifestyle. Direct inquiries to the following: Procurement Representative Name Cathy Scott, Senior Procurement Specialist 231-723 2200 Second Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Email: cscott@cityftmyers.com Phone: 239-231-7235 Question Deadline 10/10/2024 at 3:00 PM ET Direct inquiries to the following: Procurement Representative Name Cathy Scott, Senior Procurement Specialist 231-723 2200 Second Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Email: cscott@cityftmyers.com Phone: 239-231-7235