Florida DOT Construction and Maintenance Programs Bid Solicitation Notice 2026 - Advertisement No. 2
Florida Department of Transportation | State of FloridaState · Tallahassee, FL- Due
- Jan 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 19, 2025
The 30-second brief
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is soliciting bids for Advertisement No. 2, comprising multiple construction and maintenance projects across various counties including Manatee, Duval, Calhoun, Escambia, Leon, Jefferson, Broward, St. Lucie, Orange, Flagler, Miami-Dade, Hernando, and Hillsborough. Major projects include milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, signalization, lighting, and bridge replacements (e.g., CR 274 over Tenmile Creek, Klondike Rd over Unnamed Branch, and SR 5 over Pellicer Creek). Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express using Project Bids software. A Digital ID is required for submission, which can take up to 6 days to process. Prequalification is required for projects over $250,000.00. Bids are due by 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time on January 28, 2026, with a public bid opening at 11:15 A.M. that same day.
Project Bids software file, Digital ID, Proposal Guaranty (5% for bids over $150k), Certification of Work Underway, Insurance Certificates
Lowest responsive bid; bids exceeding the engineer's estimate by more than 10% are likely to be rejected.
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Summary
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is soliciting bids for Advertisement No. 2, comprising multiple construction and maintenance projects across various counties including Manatee, Duval, Calhoun, Escambia, Leon, Jefferson, Broward, St.
Lucie, Orange, Flagler, Miami-Dade, Hernando, and Hillsborough. Major projects include milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, signalization, lighting, and bridge replacements (e.g., CR 274 over Tenmile Creek, Klondike Rd over Unnamed Branch, and SR 5 over Pellicer Creek). Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express using Project Bids software. A Digital ID is required for submission, which can take up to 6 days to process. Prequalification is required for projects over $250,000.00. Bids are due by 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time on January 28, 2026, with a public bid opening at 11:15 A.M. that same day.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive bid; bids exceeding the engineer's estimate by more than 10% are likely to be rejected.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Project Bids software file
- Digital ID
- Proposal Guaranty (5% for bids over $150k)
- Certification of Work Underway
- Insurance Certificates
- Submit to
- Bid Express website (https://bidx.com/fl/main)
- Scope location
- Tallahassee, FL
- Reported agency
- Florida Department of Transportation
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Florida Department of Transportation | State of Florida?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Bid Express website (https://bidx.com/fl/main).
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Florida Department of Transportation | State of Florida in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project Bids software file, Digital ID, Proposal Guaranty (5% for bids over $150k), Certification of Work Underway, Insurance Certificates. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive bid; bids exceeding the engineer's estimate by more than 10% are likely to be rejected." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Florida Department of Transportation | State of Florida?
All active and historical solicitations from Florida Department of Transportation | State of Florida are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Florida Department of Transportation | State of Florida regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Florida Department of Transportation | State of Florida for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tallahassee, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.