North 3 Utilities Extension Project (UEP) Contract 7 - Area 908, 912 & 918

The City of Cape Coral is seeking a qualified contractor to execute Contract 7 of the North 3 Utilities Extension Project (UEP) covering Areas 908, 912 and 918. The work includes the design‑build construction, installation, and testing of extensive potable water, irrigation, sanitary sewer, force mains, lift stations, fire hydrants, storm‑water infrastructure, road reconstruction, and related civil works. The contract will be awarded on a sealed‑bid basis, with a substantial‑completion deadline of 540 calendar days after notice to proceed and final‑completion (including final asphalt work) of 720 calendar days. • Scope – Installation of water mains (4‑20 in.), irrigation mains (4‑30 in.), gravity sewer pipes (8‑30 in.), force mains, lift stations, fire‑hydrant upgrades, storm‑water ponds, road widening, bridge modifications, and associated civil works (clearing, grading, paving, manholes, inlets, etc.). • Location – City of Cape Coral, FL (areas 908, 912, 918) covering a rapidly growing, canal‑rich municipality. • Contract type – Sealed Invitation‑to‑Bid; bid opening 2:00 PM, Oct 29 2026; submission deadline 1:30 PM, Oct 29 2026 via OpenGov. • Mandatory qualifications – Valid Florida General Contractor license, local competency license, registration with the City. • Pre‑bid meeting – Non‑mandatory on Oct 2 2026 (optional attendance). • Schedule – Substantial completion in 540 days; final completion in 720 days after Notice to Proceed. • Bonds – Performance & payment bonds required; liquidated damages per FDOT specifications. • Estimated contract value – Large‑scale utility infrastructure; ball‑park $50 M–$120 M (see payout estimate).