Site work for a sidewalk / parking lot in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The City of Pembroke Pines is seeking bids from qualified firms, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, to build a covered walkway connecting Pines Point and the 501 Medical Building, in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this solicitation. The walkway will be constructed using a robust, weather-resistant design complete with a protective roof that ensures pedestrian safety and enhances accessibility for everyone. Additionally, during a public health emergency-such as one related to COVID-19 or another infectious disease-the structure can be adapted as a covered testing area, shielding test takers and patients from the elements while facilitating the necessary physical separation. Additionally, the walkway will provide a safe, sheltered, and accessible route between these key locations, ensuring that both residents and the general public can easily access essential services, including healthcare and other critical city services. Background Pembroke Pines, Florida, ranked as the eleventh largest city among the state's four hundred plus municipalities and the second largest in Broward County, maintains a welcoming small-town ambiance that resonates with its residents. Located conveniently in southwest Broward County, the city provides seamless access to major highways, employment centers, entertainment venues, parks, golf courses, and a diverse array of dining and shopping options. With a population of approximately 170,000 residents spread across 32.68 square miles, Pembroke Pines is renowned as one of the best cities to live in America. The city boasts 28 superior parks, lush landscaping, and a distinctive South Florida charm that contributes to its natural beauty. Notably recognized as 2024's Best Place to Raise a Family in Florida, and 2024's Best City of Hispanic Entrepreneurs by WalletHub, Pembroke Pines also earned a place on Money Magazine's esteemed Best Places to Live list in 2014, as the sole Florida representative, ranking in at #32 in the nation. Incorporated in 1960, Pembroke Pines is celebrated as a safe and desirable community, having received accolades such as the All-America City designation. The city's commitment to arts and culture, exceptional schools, diverse population, numerous parks, and forward-thinking approach in an ever-evolving world make it a standout destination. Pembroke Pines is also the home to the largest municipal-run charter school system in the nation, serving over 6,000 students across five separate campuses. The City's award-winning charter school system is located in the Broward County School District, which is the sixth largest school district in the nation. Question Due Date: March 24, 2025, 11:00pm. Issuance of Final Answers to Questions: March 27, 2025. A Proposal Security shall be required, only for bidders that have a total cumulative base proposal amount that exceeds $200,000. Proposal Security shall be in the amount of 5% of the total cumulative base amount proposed. In the event that the awarded contract, not including owner's contingency, exceeds $200,000, two (2) separate bonds (Payment & Performance Bonds) are required, and both must be approved by the City. The penal sum stated in each bond shall be 100% of the contract price. The work shall be completed within 180 calendar days from issuance of the City's Notice to Proceed (NTP), with an estimated start date of TBD.