McIntosh Park Wetland Construction

The City of Plant City is seeking a qualified contractor to design, excavate, construct, and restore wetlands within the 363‑acre McIntosh Preserve, install reclaimed‑water conveyance infrastructure, and build optional recreational amenities such as restrooms and boardwalks. The work includes massive earthmoving to create a 55‑foot‑high on‑site fill mound shaped like Florida, installation of SCADA‑controlled discharge valves, coordination with CSX for a right‑of‑way crossing, and compliance with multiple federal, state, and local environmental and construction standards. The contract term is 608 days from Notice to Proceed, with a substantial‑completion target of 540 days. Bids must be submitted electronically by September 24, 2026, and the project is partially funded by a State of Florida DEP grant (LPA0038). • Scope: excavation of wetland cells, berm construction, reclaimed‑water pipe installation, SCADA control, fill‑mound construction, optional amenities (parking, restrooms, pavilion, boardwalk, septic/well). • Required experience: ≥3 large excavation projects (≥300,000 CY), wastewater/reuse system work, wetland planting/boardwalk projects, relevant Florida contractor licenses, and self‑performance of ≥30 % of the work. • Mandatory insurance and bond requirements; local preference policy may apply. • Pre‑proposal meeting (non‑mandatory) on August 19, 2026; question deadline September 14, 2026; bid deadline September 24, 2026.