This contract is a re‑bid for the construction of an 8‑ft wide, approximately 1.115‑mile multipurpose path along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Road in Wakulla County, FL. The work includes earthwork, grading, asphalt paving, concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks, drainage structures, utility protection coordination, and all required permitting and right‑of‑way activities. Bids are submitted as unit‑price proposals covering a detailed pay‑item schedule (e.g., pavement, asphalt, concrete inlets, signage, railing, etc.) and must be accompanied by a 5 % bid bond, extensive certifications, and compliance with FDOT DBE and E‑Verify requirements. The solicitation follows a full‑open competitive process with a mandatory pre‑bid conference and a hard deadline of August 11 2026. The County intends to award the contract to Hale Contracting Inc. after evaluating the sealed bids.
• Scope: 1.115‑mi, 8‑ft paved path with associated civil works (earthwork, drainage, concrete, signage).
• Procurement: Full‑open sealed‑bid (ITB 2026‑14) with unit‑price pricing and extensive FDOT compliance forms.
• Timeline: Pre‑bid conference July 16 2026; bid due August 11 2026; intent‑to‑award October 12 2026.