CDBG-MIT Construction Services for C.R. 769 Bridge No. 040022 over Horse Creek – Scour Countermeasures, Pile Jacketing, and Miscellaneous Improvements Project (FloridaCommerce Agreement No. MT040)

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the CDBG-MIT Construction Services for C.R. 769 Bridge No. 040022 over Horse Creek – Scour Countermeasures, Pile Jacketing, and Miscellaneous Improvements Project. The project involves the repair of components of the existing bridge and scour countermeasures and pile jackets to increase service life. Two alternatives are proposed for the scour countermeasures: articulating concrete block revetment system and riprap bank and shore. The project is federally funded by the State of Florida Department of Commerce through the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT). Key aspects of the project include: • Repair of components of the existing bridge on County Road 769 (Bridge #040022) over Horse Creek • Scour countermeasures and pile jackets to increase service life • Two alternatives proposed for the scour countermeasures: articulating concrete block revetment system and riprap bank and shore • Work shall be performed on Monday through Friday on non-County holidays from 7:00am to 5:00pm, with occasional Saturday work approved upon mutual agreement • Substantial Completion shall be complete within 225 calendar days of the notice to proceed, and Final Completion shall include an additional 30 calendar days for a maximum construction time of 255 calendar days