Big Carlos Pass Park

The Lee County Procurement Management Division is soliciting sealed bids for the enhancement and operational upgrade of the existing public parking facility adjacent to Big Carlos Pass on Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers, FL. The scope includes roadway work, traffic maintenance, utility installation, landscaping, signage, and related construction items. Bids must be submitted electronically via Ion Wave or hand‑delivered by the deadline, and a non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled (date not provided). The project requires compliance with numerous county forms (E‑Verify, background screening, insurance, etc.) and adherence to Florida construction statutes. • Project: Upgrade of Big Carlos Pass Park public parking facility (Lee County, FL) • Type: Invitation to Bid – Construction (sealed competitive bidding) • Bid opening: 10 Oct 2026, 2:30 PM ET (public opening at 2115 Second St., Fort Myers) • Key deliverables: roadway work, traffic control, utility trenching & installation, signage, landscaping, parking equipment (bollards, fences, pay stations, bike racks, etc.) • Required attachments: Sunbiz registration, E‑Verify affidavit, background screening affidavit, insurance certificates, various county forms, bid bond, etc. • Estimated contract value (based on typical municipal parking upgrades): $2 M – $5 M. • Mandatory qualifications: Florida‑registered contractor, E‑Verify participation, compliance with local labor and safety regulations. • Contact for questions/submissions: Shelby Guttery, Procurement Management, (239) 533‑8839, [email protected].