INTRODUCTION
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners (County) seeks bids from qualified contractors to provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies to resurface approximately 2.818 miles of CR 2321 from the Deer Point Lake Bridge to SR 75 (US 231) incorporating the addition of two new turn lanes within these project limits.
The project will consist of earthwork operations, sheet pile installation, adjustments to existing headwalls, installation of guardrail, milling, paving, placement of pavement markings and signage, installation of cross drain pipes, and stabilization of all disturbed areas.
The project is being funded by a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Small County Outreach Program Grant (SCOP) FPN #453084-1-54-01. It is imperative that Bidders examine and become familiar with the SCOP established by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Funding for the project has been made possible through this grant and is contingent on strict conformance to the guidelines set forth by FDOT.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 am (CDT) Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in the Public Works Conference Room, 840 W. 11th Street, Suite 2400, at 840 W. 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, Florida 32401.
Note: Respondents shall attend the pre-bid meeting. Any respondent who fails to attend will be deemed non-responsive and automatically disqualified from further consideration. The purpose of this meeting is to familiarize respondents with the project and answer questions. All respondents must be present and signed in prior to the start of the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. The convener of the meeting will collect the sign in sheet(s) and the meeting will “Officially” start. Anyone not signed in at the “Official” start of the meeting will be considered late and will not be allowed to propose on the project. Please allow 10 to 15 minutes to sign in prior to the start of the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting.
In the event that any discussions or questions at the pre-bid meeting or afterward require additional clarification the COUNTY will issue a written summary of questions and answers as an addendum to this Invitation to Bid.
BID DEADLINE/DELIVERY
ELECTRONIC OR SEALED PAPER BIDS for ITB NO: 26-48 CR 2321 Resurfacing - Phase 1 (SCOP) will be received by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA up until 2:30 pm (CDT) Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened immediately following the deadline. ANY BID RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Bids for this solicitation may be submitted either electronically via OPENGOV PROCUREMENT or by paper, sealed and delivered to the Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department, at 840 W. 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, Florida 32401.
Bidders electing to submit paper bids should submit one (1) original bid package. Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the name of the bidder, and the date for opening. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the bid is received on time.
Each bid shall be valid to Bay County for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening. The County will check the bids and notify the selected bidder at the earliest opportunity.
Special Accommodation: Any person requiring a special accommodation at a Pre-Bid Conference or Bid opening because of a disability should call the Purchasing Department at (850) 248-8270 at least five (5) workdays prior to the Pre Bid Conference or Bid opening. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TOO), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
BID DOCUMENTS
Electronic versions of the solicitation documents are available via OpenGov Procurement
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/baycountyfl
Bid documents, plans, blueprints, or other materials may also be obtained by contacting the Bay County Purchasing Department,
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, 840 West 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, FL 32401, (850) 248-8270.
For those projects with separate plans, blueprints, or other materials that cannot be accessed through the internet, the Purchasing Department will make a good faith effort to ensure that all registered bidders (those who have been registered as receiving a bid package) receive the documents.
