Description
This contract concerns the construction and improvement of Phase 8 of the Jacksonville Container Terminal (Blount Island Marine Terminal). The scope includes demolition of existing structures, installation of new utility systems (fire water, potable water, sanitary sewer, storm‑drainage), placement of new 8‑in. asphalt pavement over a limerock base, installation of four high‑mast lighting poles with associated electrical distribution, and related site work such as grading, paving striping, bollards, and a prefabricated restroom. The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration FY‑19 BUILD Grant (Award No. 693JF72040002) and carries a small‑business participation goal of 18 %. Key contractual requirements include a mandatory pre‑bid conference, TWIC security credentials for all personnel, a 5 % bid‑bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, specific insurance limits, compliance with Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rates, Buy‑American restrictions, and liquidated‑damage penalties of $4,769 per day for any delay beyond the 240‑day completion schedule.