Myakka River Park Construction Phase 1

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for the Myakka River Park Construction Phase 1 project, identified by solicitation number 20260117. This project involves the construction of various park amenities, including roadways, parking lots, trails, signage, and a kayak launch, with an estimated budget of 675,000 dollars. The project is managed by the local agency in Port Charlotte, Florida, with Krista Vigne serving as the Contract Specialist. The procurement process included a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on December 9, 2025, and several addenda that modified the original requirements. Key updates include the expansion of required licensing to include Certified or Registered Building Contractors and technical adjustments regarding the use of Crushed Concrete Aggregate Base and Geoweb systems. Notably, the contract time and liquidated damages period were extended from 120 to 150 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. The final deadline for bid responses was extended to January 14, 2026, and bidders were required to use a revised bid form that included a new line item for mulch to be considered responsive.