Rose St Streetscape Improvements

The City of Lakeland CRA is seeking a qualified construction contractor to deliver the Rose Street Streetscape Project, a comprehensive public‑infrastructure upgrade that includes roadway resurfacing, sidewalk and curb work, drainage, decorative paving, lighting, signage, landscaping, irrigation, and site furnishings along the Rose Street corridor from US‑98 to the eastern project limits. The contract will be awarded on a best‑value basis, evaluating firm qualifications, relevant project experience, technical approach, project team, schedule, traffic‑maintenance plan, quality‑control, local experience, and cost. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting (Oct 28), submit a bid bond (≥5 % of price), provide a Florida contractor license, and comply with extensive insurance, safety, human‑trafficking, drug‑free‑workplace, and debarment certifications. All proposals are to be submitted electronically by Nov 20, 2026, 3:30 PM. • Scope: roadway, sidewalks, curb, drainage, decorative paving, lighting, signage, landscaping, irrigation, benches, bike racks, utility coordination, traffic control. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting Oct 28, 2026 (9 AM). • Required documents: bid bond, state contractor license, W‑9, Sunbiz registration, indemnification, human‑trafficking affidavit, insurance certificates, various certifications. • Evaluation criteria weighted across qualifications, experience, technical approach, team, schedule, traffic/communication plan, quality‑control, local CRA experience, and cost. • Submission portal: OpenGov procurement portal (https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/lakelandgov). • Contact: Linda Alspaugh, Purchasing Agent (863) 834‑8787, [email protected].