BIMT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS – WILLIAM MILLS ST & DAVE RAWLS BLVD.

This contract concerns the design‑build improvement of the intersection at William Mills St. and Dave Rawls Blvd. within the Blount Island Marine Terminal (BIMT). The scope includes adding turn lanes, a dedicated slip lane for trucks, roadway widening, drainage structures, concrete pipe installation, utility adjustments, and related pavement and traffic‑control work to enhance truck mobility and reduce conflict points. The solicitation was issued as an Invitation‑to‑Bid (ITB C‑1794), with a bid deadline originally set for December 7 2022 and later extended to December 13 2022. The project is funded by JAXPORT and a State of Florida grant, with an engineer’s estimate of approximately $1.2 million and a required performance schedule of 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Key contractual requirements include a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds, TWIC credentials for all personnel, and compliance with safety, environmental, and security regulations. • Major work: roadway and drainage improvements, concrete pipe (18‑, 24‑, 30‑, 48‑in) installations, utility relocations, and traffic‑control devices. • Contract type: lowest responsive, responsible bidder award; likely lump‑sum pricing; full open competition. • Critical dates: pre‑bid conference (Nov 9 2022), bid submission deadline (Dec 13 2022), bid opening via Zoom (Dec 13 2022).