ITB 26-141 Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) Milling & Resurfacing Project for E. Gospel Island Rd (CR 470) from N. Apopka Ave. to SR 44

Citrus County is soliciting bids under ITB 26-141 for the Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) Milling and Resurfacing Project on E. Gospel Island Road (CR 470) from N. Apopka Avenue to SR 44. The project involves milling approximately four inches of existing asphalt and replacing it with two inches of SP 12.5 and two inches of FC 12.5 asphalt, both utilizing PG 76-22 polymer binder. All work must adhere to the FY2026-27 Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. The project is estimated to cost between 4.1 million and 4.14 million dollars, with FDOT providing grant funding up to 1,809,615 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a bid submission deadline of September 15, 2026. Construction is expected to be completed by July 23, 2027. The prime contractor is responsible for all quality control, including coordinating testing through an independent FDOT-qualified laboratory and providing daily QC/QA documentation. Required security includes bid security and performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars. Additionally, the contractor must comply with NIST cybersecurity frameworks, Florida state laws, and federal non-discrimination statutes. Certifications have already been established confirming that the project is clear of railroad involvement, environmental contamination, and right-of-way or utility conflicts.