North Himes Avenue at West Waters Avenue

Hillsborough County is seeking a qualified contractor to execute intersection improvements at the intersection of North Himes Avenue and West Waters Avenue in Florida, with an estimated contract value of $2,594,198.34. The scope of work includes replacing the existing box span wire signal with mast arms, roadway widening, milling and resurfacing, miscellaneous drainage improvements, ADA-compliant sidewalk and curb ramp upgrades, and new signing and pavement markings. The contract is structured as a unit price agreement, with payment based on actual measured quantities, and does not guarantee minimum purchases. The project has a defined timeline: substantial completion is required within 335 days of the Notice to Proceed, and final completion is due within 365 days, with an allowance of up to 60 days for allowance work. The Notice to Proceed will be issued no later than 90 days after contract award. The solicitation, identified as IFB-26-00271 and posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026, is being conducted under a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specifications. A 5% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal is established, with credit given at 100% for SBE manufacturers and 50% for non-manufacturer SBEs; reciprocity is recognized for certain Florida counties. Bidders must affirm their SBE status and comply with monthly reporting via the Vendor Compliance System (B2GNow). Additionally, all offerors must complete and submit an Affidavit of Compliance under penalty of perjury if they have no affiliation with any Foreign Country of Concern—China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria—as required by Florida statute. Contractors and subcontractors are required to use E-Verify for all new hires, maintain documentation of employment eligibility, and establish a tip line for reporting unauthorized workers in accordance with Florida law. Security of project documents is mandatory, and contractors are fully liable for all actions of subcontractors. The work is subject to strict inspection and acceptance procedures governed by contract documents, applicable standards including ASTM, and local regulations. Key personnel must attend mandatory team-building workshops before work commences. Indemnification, force majeure provisions, and compliance with county ordinances—including hand sanitizer requirements for portable restrooms and