Lower Spring Branch Stormwater Improvements

The City of Clearwater is seeking a qualified general contractor to perform comprehensive stormwater improvements along the Lower Spring Branch corridor. The work includes replacement of two bridges (Springtime Avenue and Overbrook Avenue), installation of a double‑concrete box culvert on Douglas Avenue, extensive site work (clearing, grubbing, demolition of existing structures), earthwork, concrete substructures, utility relocations, traffic control, erosion and sediment control, and final landscaping. The contract is a fixed‑price, 548‑day construction effort, with a 10 % owner‑contingency applied to each avenue segment. Bidders must be pre‑qualified, provide a 10 % bid bond, and submit all required certifications (e‑Verify, drug‑free workplace, non‑collusion, etc.). • Scope: bridge replacement (2), double‑box culvert, utility adjustments, road reconstruction, drainage upgrades. • Contract type: Invitation to Bid – competitive sealed bid, lowest responsible and responsive bidder awarded. • Duration: 548 consecutive calendar days. • Mandatory pre‑qualification two weeks before bid opening; bid security 10 % of bid price. • Required licenses: Florida State and Pinellas County contractor registration. • Performance bonds, payment bonds, and compliance with OSHA, EPA NPDES, and local ordinances required. • No subcontractor portion may exceed 50 % of total work without approval.