The intent of this solicitation is to select a successful Bidder (Contractor) to provide for the Kempfer Road Drainage project. The project consists of replacing existing culverts with box culverts where Jane Green Creek passes under Kempfer Road. A BID BOND IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT. Where applicable, each bid must be accompanied by a bid security equaling 5% of the total bid. The bid security may be submitted in the form of a standard form bid bond from a surety licensed to do business in Florida and with a Bests or equivalent rating of A+ or more, or by a certified check, or a cashier's check. Failure to submit the bid security will result in the disqualification of your bid. Pursuant to the Osceola County Procurement Code and all applicable Florida Statutes Osceola County is accepting sealed formal bids for the project known as Kempfer Road Drainage Project - Locally Funded. The successful bidder shall furnish a performance bond and payment bond, equaling one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount awarded under this project, as security for the good faith performance of this project and for the payment of all persons performing labor and supplying materials on the project and furnishing materials in connection with the project. The bonds shall be written by a surety licensed to do business in the State of Florida and shall be in a form satisfactory to the County. Receipt of said Performance and Payment Bond shall occur no later than ten (10) days after award of this project. No commencement of work shall be authorized by the County without receipt of the Performance and Payment Bond. Question Deadline 08/18/2023 at 5:00 PM ET Questions regarding this bid must be received through written email or faxed inquiries directed to the designated Procurement Services Representative. Questions of sufficient general interest will be formatted by the Procurement Services Office and issued to all interested parties in the form of an addendum. The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners has established a Minority and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program with a 25% participation goal. The construction duration will be one hundred and fifty days (150) to be substantially completed (complete with only final punch list items remaining) in two hundred and forty (240) consecutive calendar days from the first notice to proceed. The project shall be fully complete (punch list items completed, inspected and ready for final payment) in thirty (30) consecutive calendar days from substantial completion.