Approval to award Bid Number 2026-016 for the Nebraska Avenue Sidewalk from Lawnwood Circle to S. 13th Street project to Heavy Civil Inc. in the amount of $406,906.47.

On August 18, 2025 the City Commission authorized and signed Resolution 25-R64 and the associated FDOT LAP (Local Agency Program) Agreement for the Nebraska Avenue Sidewalk project in support of the Federal Transportation Alternatives Program Grant.
The project was advertised for bids on November 7 and November 14, 2025. Bids were opened on December 11, 2025. FDOT concurrence of the recommendation to award was received January 13, 2026. 

Attached are Heavy Civil's response to Bid 2026-016, FDOT's letter of concurrence, and the 2026-016 Bid Documents.

Staff is now requesting City authorization and approval to move forward with the contract with Heavy Civil, Inc for the construction of the Nebraska Avenue Sidewalk project. A finalized contract document will return for City Commission approval, signature, and execution.

Do not accept the bid and rebid the project. Note that Grant funding may be at risk.

Selena Griffett, P.E.
 

Mark Zrallack, P.E. City Engineer
Gelencia Carter, Purchasing Manager
FDOT