Repair to Surfside Boulevard Bridge over Maxine Canal

The City of Cape Coral is soliciting sealed electronic bids for the repair of the Surfside Boulevard Bridge spanning Maxine Canal. The work involves structural repair of a municipal bridge, compliance with FDOT and FHWA requirements, and delivery of all materials by the contractor. Bidders must submit a 5% bid security, provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount, hold the necessary Florida business licenses and a valid Business Tax Receipt, and meet minimum subcontractor experience (5 years). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a notice to proceed issued after award. The project is expected to be completed within the time frame specified in the technical specifications (not disclosed in the summary). • Scope: Structural repair of a city bridge over Maxine Canal (Surfside Blvd.) • Bid submission: Electronic via OpenGov by 3:00 pm, Oct 8 2026 • Questions deadline: Sep 22 2026, 2:00 pm (no extensions) • Bid security: 5 % of base bid, plus 100 % performance/payment bond for projects ≥ $200 k • Required licenses: Florida DBPR license and local Business Tax Receipt • Contractor qualifications: Minimum 5 years general construction experience for any subcontractors; compliance with Davis‑Bacon wage rules and FDOT forms • Awards: Lowest responsive and responsible bidder; award date not specified • Work hours: Standard 7 am‑7 pm weekdays; overtime requires 48‑hour notice