Invitation to Bid

Sealed bids will be received by the Office of Procurement Services, on behalf of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, until 3:00 p.m. on November 25, 2026, for the furnishing of all services, labor, materials and equipment for the construction of the following project: Hartwood Marsh Road from US 27 to Majestic Isle Drive; Project No. 2026-03; Bid No. 26-707.

This project consists of adding lanes and reconstruction of Hartwood Marsh Road and a side road, South Hancock Road. The limits will be from US 27 to Majestic Isle Drive (aka Regency Hills Drive). The total project length is approximately 1.114 miles.

Proposed roadway improvements along Hartwood Marsh include widening (to include stabilization, base, asphalt) from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway. Traffic separators, shoulders, bike lanes, curb and gutter are part of the roadway profile. The existing roadway will be reconstructed or milled and resurfaced. A concrete sidewalk is proposed along with the roadway improvements. Proposed roadway improvements along South Hancock Road include widening (to include stabilization, base, asphalt) from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway. Traffic separators are proposed for a section of roadway. The existing roadway will be milled and resurfaced. A concrete sidewalk is proposed along with the roadway improvements. Gravity walls are proposed throughout the project limits to accommodate for any drop offs. A perimeter wall is also proposed along certain sections of Hartwood Marsh Road. Drainage will be conducted through a closed drainage system. Drainage improvements will include installation of storm pipes, inlets, manholes, and mitered end sections. The stormwater will be directed either into an existing pond or the proposed pond, depending on the drainage basin. Traffic signals are proposed at the intersections of Hartwood Marsh Road and Fire Station 2, Hartwood Marsh Road and Danbury Mill Boulevard, and Hartwood Marsh Road and Hancock Road. Traffic signal upgrades are also proposed at Hartwood Marsh Road and US 27. Signalization improvement include installation of mast arms, open trench and directional bore of conduit, signal cable, fiber optic cable and connection hardware, controller/cabinet, pull boxes, power service and wire, signal priority and pre-emption system, pedestrian signals and poles, vehicular traffic signals, vehicle detection system, pedestrian detector, traffic signal controller assembly and cabinet, ethernet switch, uninterruptible power supply, and remote power management unit. Overhead illuminated street signs will be placed along the mast arms and luminaires.

Other construction elements include mobilization, maintenance of traffic, erosion control, clearing and grubbing, excavation, embankment, and sod. Signing and thermoplastic pavement markings will be placed along the roadway corridor.

Proposed improvements within the Florida Department of Transportation Right-Of Way on US 27 include saw cutting and tying into the roadway east of the intersection, reconstruction of existing sidewalk and curb ramps on the east side of the intersection, and vehicular traffic signal improvements, and pedestrian signal improvements at all four intersection corners.

The proposed utility work includes the removal and replacement of portions of the potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed (reuse) water systems.

All pedestrian facilities shall adhere to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Utility coordination is required and has been coordinated. An Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) is being obtained for the project from the St Johns River Water Management District. Lake County shall construct the project within the limits of the existing right of way or easements.

Plans, specifications and bid forms may be obtained at http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/departments/fiscal_and_administrative_services/procurement_services/view_all_bids.aspx.

Hand delivery of submittals will not be accepted. RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE SOLICITATION RESPONSE PORTAL TO BE CONSIDERED https://procurement.lakecountyfl.gov/login. A response will not be accepted if completed and submitted after the official due date and time.

Interested parties may listen to the 3:01 P.M. solicitation opening by calling 1-321-332-7400, Conference ID 971 920 36#.

Bids may be withdrawn prior to the date of opening, but no bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of opening of bids.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive formalities, and to award the contract in the best interest of Lake County, Florida.

All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee acceptable to the County Attorney, which shall be one of the following; bid bond or letter of credit, in the sum of five percent (5%) of the base bid and made payable to Lake County. Said bid bond or letter of credit shall be a guarantee that should the bid be accepted, the bidder will, within ten (10) days after written notice of the award of the contract, enter into a contract with Lake County for the services proposed to be performed and will at that time furnish an acceptable contract surety. Cash, company or personal checks will not be accepted.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held October 29, 2026, at Lake County Public Works, 350 North Sinclair Avenue, Tavares, FL, at 9:00 a.m. Bidders are encouraged to download and review the plans, specifications, and bid forms prior to the non-mandatory pre-bid conference so that questions may be presented at that time.

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