Johnson Street and I-95 Drainage Culvert (Project No. 24-11064)

The City of Hollywood, Florida, is soliciting bids under solicitation IFB-394-26-JM for the Johnson Street and I-95 Drainage Culvert project (Project No. 24-11064). The project aims to mitigate neighborhood flooding by implementing interim drainage improvements, including raising the eastern top-of-bank of the FDOT I-95 ditch to approximately 5 ft-NAVD, re-grading the ditch for improved storage and conveyance, and installing approximately 165 linear feet of 43-inch by 68-inch elliptical reinforced concrete pipe under Johnson Street. The scope also encompasses site restoration, utility coordination, maintenance of traffic, and the installation of junction boxes and headwalls to create a positive outfall to the Sunset Park drainage system. Bids are due by September 22, 2026, at 3:00 pm via the OpenGov portal. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. Qualified contractors must be prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation in Drainage (DR) and provide a bid guarantee of 5% of the total solicitation price. The performance period requires work to commence within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with a substantial completion timeline of 180 calendar days and a 30-day project closeout period. The contract includes specific allowances for permit fees, utility locates, and contingencies, and requires adherence to prevailing wage laws, ADA compliance for sidewalks, and the Florida Trench Safety Act. Final acceptance is contingent upon the submission of O&M manuals, approved record documents, and the completion of all punch list items.