CENTRAL OFFICE CONSTRUCTION LETTING CONTRACTS

The Florida Department of Transportation awarded contract T7613 to Leon America Construction for a construction project on SR 55, specifically covering US 19 and Commercial Way from Applegate Drive to E. Trenton Avenue in Hernando County. The contract, which was part of the Central Office Construction Letting Contracts and designated as a Small Business set-aside under the Business Development Initiative, was finalized on September 15, 2026. The total awarded amount for the project is 1,011,973.94 dollars, with an estimated completion date of September 11, 2027. The procurement process began with a bid solicitation notice issued on July 24, 2026, requiring submissions through Bid Express by August 26, 2026. The solicitation mandated strict adherence to digital ID registration and prequalification requirements for projects exceeding 250,000 dollars. The agreement also included standard legal provisions regarding conflicts of interest, scrutinized companies, and formal protest rights to ensure a transparent and competitive bidding environment.