SHADY HILLS ROAD SIDEWALK FROM DR. GIELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO BOSLEY DRIVE

Pasco County is soliciting bids for the construction of a 5-foot-wide sidewalk along the north/east side of Shady Hills Road, extending approximately 2.6 miles from north of Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School to Bosley Drive. The scope of work also includes a 400-foot section of 5-foot-wide sidewalk on the south side of Greenglen Lane for access to Elsie Logan Memorial Park, a 50-foot section of 10-foot multi-use path connecting to the Suncoast Trail, and a midblock crossing with a pedestrian beacon at Greenglen Lane. All work must be performed by a registered Professional Surveyor and Mapper licensed in Florida and must adhere to ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities. Technical specifications require concrete with a minimum strength of 3,000 psi and galvanized steel grates meeting ASTM A123 standards. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bid proposal, with a 5% price preference given to qualified local businesses for contracts exceeding $1 million. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Bonfire portal by December 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. ET. Successful contractors must provide payment and performance bonds, certificates of insurance, and various certifications, including the Florida Trench Safety Act and Conflict of Interest disclosure forms. Payment is processed monthly via electronic funds transfer after a 30-day initial period. The county maintains the right to issue unilateral change orders, with overhead and profit caps set at 10% for the contractor and a combined 15% when subcontractors are involved.