Oil Well Road (CR 858) Segments 3&4 Shoulder Improvement - Grant Funded

Collier County, Florida, has issued Bid No. 25-8425 for the construction of shoulder improvements on Oil Well Road (C.R. 858), Segments 3 and 4, with sealed bids due by January 27, 2026. The project aims to enhance roadway safety and functionality by upgrading shoulder segments within the county. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at the county’s Procurement Services office in Naples. The solicitation and related documents are made available through the county’s online procurement portal, where interested and registered bidders can obtain comprehensive plans, technical specifications, bid instructions, and contract forms. The project has an estimated budget of approximately $2.55 million and is grant-funded, necessitating compliance with relevant grant requirements and Florida Department of Transportation supplemental conditions. The contract requires bidders to submit electronically via the county’s designated online system and mandates a 5% bid bond with subsequent 100% performance and payment bonds upon award. The work includes clearing, excavation, embankment, asphalt pavement milling and placement, guardrail installation/removal, traffic striping, signage relocation, and other related roadway construction tasks as detailed in the signed and sealed plans. Contractors must comply with Collier County’s comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) standards, FDOT and MUTCD work zone safety guidelines, and meet all applicable state and local licensing and registration requirements. The contract timeline mandates project completion within specified calendar days post-Notice to Proceed, subject to liquidated damages for delays. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, requiring bidders to demonstrate full responsiveness, responsibility, appropriate bonding, lack of conflicts of interest, and compliance with mandatory bid requirements. The agreement framework is based on Collier County’s 2025 Construction Services Agreement template, emphasizing a binding contractual relationship with clear provisions for scope of work, contract amount, change order procedures, and inspection and acceptance protocols. Inspection and final acceptance are conducted on-site by the County’s Project Manager, who is also the primary point of contact. Contractors must bear inspection and correction responsibilities, including submittal of all required certifications, warranties, and release affidavits prior to final payment. Special contract provisions include rigorous background checks and ID badge requirements for all contractor personnel, organizational conflict of interest certifications, and compliance with federal and state mandates such as the E-Verify program and human trafficking affidavits. Payment is structured through progress payment applications with retainage held per Florida statutes, and all