The City of Bartow, Florida, is soliciting sealed bids for the complete concrete improvement of Main Street, including new curbing, ADA‑compliant sidewalks, and driveways from Hwy 60 to the RxR east of Hwy 17. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and required permits, and must comply with FDOT 2026 specifications, safety regulations, and local preference policies. The bid must be submitted electronically via OpenGov (with a hard‑copy copy optional) by 2:00 pm on November 25, 2026. A bid bond of 5 % is required for contracts over $150 k, and a performance/payment bond of 100 % for contracts over $250 k. The City will evaluate bids on price, capability, past performance, and compliance, and may award to the lowest responsible bidder or a local/VBE/W‑MBE vendor if within specified price tolerances.
• Scope: Concrete curbing, 4‑in. ADA sidewalks, 6‑in. driveways, clearing & grubbing, mobilization.
• Location: Main St., Bartow, FL (Hwy 60 → RxR east of Hwy 17).
• Bid deadline: 11/25/2026 2:00 pm (electronic via OpenGov).
• Question deadline: 11/17/2026 4:00 pm.
• Required bonds: 5 % bid bond (>$150k) and 100 % performance/payment bond (>$250k).
• Local and VBE/W‑MBE preferences apply.
• Contractor must manage traffic control, safety compliance, and provide all necessary documentation (insurance, certifications, etc.).