Description
The Town of Orange Park is soliciting sealed bids for Phase 1 of the Blake Avenue Water Main Improvements, which includes full replacement of water mains, associated asphalt pavement, curb, ADA‑compliant sidewalks, traffic and erosion control, and related site restoration within the existing right‑of‑way from Plainfield Avenue to the west right‑of‑way of US‑17/Park Avenue. Bidders must provide proof of similar work in the past five years, a qualified superintendent résumé, a 5 % bid bond, and later performance and payment bonds. The project is expected to be awarded in September 2026 with a notice to proceed in October 2026.
• Scope: water main replacement (8‑inch PVC DR‑18), pavement and curb removal/replacement, sidewalk reconstruction, traffic control, erosion/sediment control, utility coordination, and final restoration.
• Location: Blake Avenue, Town of Orange Park, FL (plainfield Ave to US‑17/Park Ave).
• Bid submission deadline: 10:00 a.m. local time, Thursday September 24 2026 (sealed bids to Town Clerk, 2042 Park Ave).
• Pre‑bid questions due: 4:00 p.m. Monday September 14 2026 (email to Engineer of Record).
• Mandatory documentation: past‑project references, superintendent qualifications, 5 % bid bond.
• Bonds required after award: performance and payment bonds covering total contract cost.
• Anticipated notice to proceed: October 2026; project duration expected to be several months of field work.
• No site‑visit or pre‑bid conference indicated.
• All work must comply with OSHA, Florida Trench Safety Act, FDOT standards, ADA, and local environmental permits.