Newtown Estates Park Asphalt Trail

The Sarasota County is soliciting competitive quotes for a project to construct a new asphalt trail at Newtown Estates Park, with a focus on connecting Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Newtown Boulevard. The scope includes widening an existing 5-foot gravel and shell trail to a finished width of 8 feet, utilizing existing materials for grading where feasible, and installing a 2 to 3-inch crushed concrete sub-base across the entire trail. The project entails laying approximately 1,600 linear feet of FDOT-approved Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) with a thickness of 1.5 to 2 inches, compacted with a vibratory roller to ensure a smooth surface. Trail ends will be flared to 16 feet wide, extending 12 feet from sidewalk connections at each end. Site cleanup is also a critical component, requiring the removal of debris and proper disposal of excess materials, leaving the site clean, graded, and free of obstructions upon completion. The contract emphasizes that all work must be performed by the awarded contractor without subcontracting any part of the project. The solicitation, identified as QQ567 with a response deadline of October 30, 2025, is managed by Sarasota County’s Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources department under the NAICS code 315210. The project budget ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, with a primary point of contact being Destiny Gonzalez. The detailed requirements specify experience, licensing, insurance, and compliance obligations for bidders, along with procedures for questions and addenda. The project aims to enhance park accessibility and safety through durable trail construction, with all work subject to the terms outlined in the related documents, including scope, quality standards, and site management protocols.