North 3 Utilities Extension Project (UEP) Contract 6 - Area 909 & 911

The North 3 Utilities Extension Project (UEP) Contract 6, solicitation number 2026-ITB-CP-065-JM, is an invitation for sealed bids issued by the City of Cape Coral, Florida. The project focuses on the construction of critical utility infrastructure within Area 909 and 911, including potable and irrigation water transmission mains, gravity and force sewer mains, and sewer lift stations. The scope of work further extends to storm drain replacement, fiber optic conduit installation, road reconstruction, landscaping, bridge modifications, canal crossings, and the creation of a stormwater pond. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov platform by October 20, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The contract establishes a strict performance timeline starting from the Notice to Proceed, requiring substantial completion of utility work within 540 calendar days, final utility completion within 660 calendar days, and total project completion, including final asphalt work, within 720 calendar days. Award evaluation is based on compliance with requirements, bidder resources, past performance, and professional standing. The successful contractor must provide construction performance and payment bonds recorded in Lee County and adhere to a three-year warranty period from the date of final acceptance. Technical requirements include strict adherence to ASTM standards, manufacturer installation instructions, and specific environmental protections for threatened species such as gopher tortoises and burrowing owls. The contractor is responsible for quality control, including the employment of an independent testing laboratory for sampling and compaction tests. Payments will be processed via direct deposit (ACH), contingent upon annual appropriation by the City Council. All work must comply with the Build America Buy America Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and various federal and state certifications regarding drug-free workplaces and immigration status.