Sidewalk Replacement and Repair - North (WORCS 2)

Hillsborough County is soliciting a qualified contractor to perform sidewalk replacement and repair work under solicitation IFB-26-00296, with an estimated contract value of $10,000,000.00 for the "Sidewalk Replacement and Repair - North (WORCS 2)" project. The scope includes removal and reconstruction of concrete sidewalks, repair and rehabilitation of existing sidewalks and curb ramps, ADA compliance modifications through grinding and retrofitting, incidental repairs to affected irrigation and sprinkler systems, tree removal when necessary, temporary traffic control consistent with applicable standards, and full site restoration including sodding. The contract is classified under NAICS code 237310 and is being procured by the Hillsborough County Engineering and Operations Department. The County has established a 9% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal for subcontractors, and compliance with Florida Statute 287.138 is mandatory, including a required affidavit affirming the contractor is not owned or controlled by any foreign country of concern, such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria. Work performance will occur throughout Hillsborough County, Florida, with inspections and acceptance conducted on-site by County personnel including the Inspector, Resident Engineer, and Project Manager, using the Contract Documents as the basis for quality assurance. The contract requires submission of several completed compliance documents including the Affidavit of Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Statutes and the Drug-Free Workplace Form, both of which are mandatory for bid eligibility. Contractors must also execute and submit a Contractor’s Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims, an Allowance Authorization Release, and a Consent of Surety for any change orders. Change orders may adjust the contract sum by increasing, decreasing, or leaving it unchanged, but contractors are required to waive all claims for additional time or compensation upon accepting any such change. Insurance requirements mandate Hillsborough County be named as an Additional Insured on all relevant policies, including General Liability and Auto Liability, with Separation of Insureds provisions. Payments will be processed through formal Applications for Payment, which require Attachment 1 to list exceptions from prior payments and Attachment 2 for current payment exceptions. The contract includes no formal contract type designation, though references to Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in change order documentation suggest a cost-containment structure. While the solicitation does not specify evaluation factors or award criteria, adherence to regulatory compliance, SBE participation documentation, and