Polk Street Community Center Parking Lot Renovation Project

The City of Bartow, through its Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, is soliciting bids for the Polk Street Community Center Parking Lot Renovation Project under solicitation number 27-01. The project focuses on improving public safety, accessibility, and functionality by addressing deteriorating parking conditions and enhancing the surrounding landscape. The scope of work includes the removal of damaging trees, repair or replacement of parking surfaces, layout improvements, and the installation of durable, low-maintenance landscaping. All work must adhere to Florida Department of Transportation and MUTCD standards, with specific requirements for Florida-licensed professional surveyors and geotechnical engineers to provide layout verification and materials testing. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the base bid or a combination of the base bid and alternates. Qualified bidders must have been in business under the same name for at least two years and demonstrate experience in site grading, asphalt paving, and irrigation. Key requirements include the submission of various certifications, such as E-Verify, non-collusion affidavits, and safety regulations. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding 250,000 dollars. The City provides an allowance for work of up to 5 percent of the bid or 250,000 dollars, whichever is less, with a maximum overhead and profit markup of 10 percent for change orders. Bids must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by November 18, 2026.