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

The North 3 Utilities Extension Project (UEP) Contract 6, covering Areas 909 and 911, is an Invitation to Bid issued by the City of Cape Coral, Florida, for extensive utility infrastructure construction. The scope of work includes the installation of potable water mains, irrigation water transmission mains, force main transmission mains, gravity sewer mains, and sewer lift stations. Additionally, the project involves storm drain and pipe replacements, road reconstruction, fiber optic conduit installation, landscaping, roundabout construction, bridge modifications, canal crossings, and the development of a stormwater pond. Technical requirements are supported by detailed geotechnical reports and professional engineering certifications, with specific emphasis on surveying, utility coordination, and subsurface infrastructure management. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov platform by the deadline of October 20, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The City will evaluate bidders based on compliance with prescribed requirements and the capacity, skill, and past performance of the firm. Successful contractors are required to provide construction performance and payment bonds, adhere to strict quality control through independent testing, and comply with various regulatory standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Build America Buy America Act, and environmental protections for threatened species like gopher tortoises. The project timeline is measured from the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion of utility work expected within 540 calendar days and final completion, including asphalt work, within 720 calendar days. All payments are processed via ACH electronic funds transfer and are contingent upon annual city appropriations.