Big Carlos Pass Park

The Lee County Procurement Management Department is soliciting sealed bids for the enhancement and operational upgrade of the public parking facility adjacent to Big Carlos Pass on Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers, FL. The scope includes demolition, installation of new pavement markings, signage, lighting, utility work, fencing, bollards, pay stations, bike racks, landscaping, and related site‑work. Bidders must submit complete bid packages electronically via Ion Wave or hand‑delivered, include a variety of mandatory affidavits (E‑Verify, background screening, public‑entity crime, etc.), and provide required certifications and insurance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after public opening on the deadline date. • Location: Big Carlos Pass Park, Estero Blvd., Fort Myers, Lee County, FL • Type of work: Full‑service construction/renovation of a municipal parking lot (pavement, signage, utilities, landscaping, safety devices) • Bid submission deadline: 9 / 22 / 2026 02:30 PM ET (electronic or hand‑delivered) • Questions due: 9 / 8 / 2026 05:00 PM ET (submitted via IonWave) • Mandatory pre‑qualification documents: Sunbiz registration, E‑Verify affidavit, background screening, public‑entity crime form, bid bond, etc. • Pre‑bid meeting: Non‑mandatory (date not provided) • Estimated contract value: Not disclosed; typical municipal parking upgrades range from $1‑3 M. • Award: Date not specified; contract will be executed after bid opening.