This contract is a competitive sealed‑bid procurement for the construction of a new 8‑ft wide, approximately 1.115‑mile multipurpose path along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Road in Crawfordville, Florida. The County required a minimum of 40 % self‑performance, compliance with FDOT specifications, and DBE/M/WBE participation goals. The scope includes earthwork, asphalt paving, concrete curb‑and‑gutter, drainage structures, signage, and related site work as detailed in the pay‑item schedule (≈ 13,400 SY of pavement, 620 TN of Superpave asphalt, various culverts, and finishing items). The award was made to Hale Contracting Inc. after a standard pre‑bid conference (July 16, 2026) and a bid deadline of August 11, 2026. The procurement follows FDOT and Florida statutes, requiring bid bonds (5 % of bid), various certifications, and adherence to DBE requirements.