Legislation Details

File #: 26-1065   
Type: County Manager Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/3/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/16/2026 Final action:
Title: Request Board approve construction contract with Jr. Davis Construction Company., Inc. for the Thompson Nursery Road Extension Phase 1 - Segment 1 project. ($33,523,440.79 one-time expense)
Attachments: 1. Bid 25-420, Construction Contract Package - signed by legal & contractor
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SUBJECT

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Request Board approve construction contract with Jr. Davis Construction Company., Inc. for the Thompson Nursery Road Extension Phase 1 - Segment 1 project. ($33,523,440.79 one-time expense)

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DESCRIPTION

The Roads and Drainage Division requested that Procurement solicit bids from qualified contractors for the construction of the Thompson Nursery Road Extension in Winter Haven. The project limits begin at SR 540 and US 17 and extend approximately 1.9 miles to the southeast, ending south of Rifle Range Road (CR 655) and Eloise Loop Road. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, roadway construction, drainage improvements, pedestrian features, signing and pavement markings, traffic signal installation, and maintenance of traffic.

This project is intended to enhance multimodal mobility along the new roadway with accommodation for pedestrians and bicyclists and will provide bridges over the Wahneta Farms Drainage Canal. Intersections have been designed to improve safety and enhance traffic operations. The new roadway will include curb and gutter and a stormwater collection system to improve drainage conditions.

Bid 25-420, Thompson Nursery Road Extension Phase 1 - Segment 1 project was issued, and seven contractors submitted a bid.

Company

Location

Total

Jr. Davis Construction Company., Inc.

Kissimmee, FL

$ 33,273,440.79

Prince Contracting, LLC

Tampa, FL

$ 33,634,540.00

Cone & Graham, Inc

Tampa, FL

$ 35,532,500.00

Watson Civil Construction, Inc.

St. Augustine, FL

$ 36,484,516.85

Crisdel Group, Inc.

Tampa, FL

$ 38,693,021.37

Hubbard Construction Company

Winter Park, FL

$ 38,915,498.84

RCS Construction Company, Inc

Clermont, FL

$ 42,288,028.88

A recommendation of award was issued to Jr. Davis Construction Company., Inc. and no protests were received. In accordance with Resolution No. 13-066, $250,000.00 was added to the contract for allowance work for a total contract amount of $ 33,523,440.79. The contract time for this project is 1,033 days to final completion. Allowance time for the project is 60 days.

This project is partially funded through a state funded Local Agency Program (LAP) through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The FDOT has reviewed the documents and approves the County to enter into a construction contract with the lowest responsive bidder Jr. Davis Construction Company., Inc.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Request Board approve a construction contract with Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $33,523,440.79 for Bid 25-420, Thompson Nursery Road Extension Phase 1 - Segment 1.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

Funding is budgeted in a Special Revenue Grant Fund and the Impact Fee Zone A Fund in the 5 Year CIP.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Tabatha Shirah

Senior Procurement Analyst

863.534.5935

tabathashriah@polkfl.gov <mailto:tabathashriah@polkfl.gov>