The City of Palm Bay, Florida, issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the replacement of two existing 60" corrugated metal pipes under Lamplighter Drive at Melbourne Tillman Water Control District canal C-68. The project includes all aspects of the work, such as maintenance of traffic, mobilization, erosion control, clearing and grubbing, excavation, dewatering, demolition, de-mucking, disposal of unusable materials, new fill, base rock under pipe and roadway, proper compaction, stabilization, testing, removal and delivery of guard rail to Public Works department, demolition and reinstallation of road and sidewalk, restoration of roadway subgrade, base, pavement installation, procurement and installation of selected structures, utility conflict coordination and relocations, final clean up, sodding disturbed areas, thermoplastic striping, as-built plans and permit closure. The engineers' estimated range for the project is $190,000 to $200,000.
• The project is a turnkey project, meaning the contractor is responsible for all aspects of the work.
• The project includes the replacement of two existing 60" corrugated metal pipes with a 10x5 precast box culvert and endwalls.
• The contractor must provide all materials, equipment, and labor for the project.
• The project requires the contractor to coordinate with utility companies to relocate utilities as necessary.
• The contractor must provide a certified or cashier's check or a bid bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid.