ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – RFP 25-03
BONIFAY GRITNEY ROAD SCOP IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II
HOLMES COUNTY, FLORIDA
Separate sealed BIDS for: BONIFAY GRITNEY ROAD SCOP IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II will be received by HOLMES COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS at 107 E VIRGINIA AVE, BONIFAY, FL 32425 until August 4, 2025 at 10am (CST). The project includes repairs to the existing roadway, removal of areas that have severe base failure and replacement of base material. The project also will require milling to match the curbs and resurfacing with thermoplastic striping. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bids will be awarded at the next scheduled Holmes County Board of County Commissioners Meeting. All Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Sealed Bid: Holmes County – BONIFAY GRITNEY ROAD SCOP IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II”
All bidders will be required to be FDOT pre-qualified.
Plans and specifications are available electronically through Dewberry, 877 North County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, (850) 571-1248 or by email at sborgen@dewberry.com.
There will be a PRE-BID meeting on July 17, 2025, at 10:00AM (CST) held at the Holmes County Administrative Office.
The point of contact will be Jonathan Sims, Project Manager, Dewberry at 850.354.5188 or by email at jsims@dewberry.com
The Board reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all bids on the whole or in part with just cause, and to accept the bid that in their judgment will be in the best interest of Holmes County.
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July 2, 2025 & July 9, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Pursuant to section 286.011, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, beginning at 9:30 AM CST. The meeting will be held at the Holmes County Board of County Commissioner Board Room, 107 E Virginia Ave, Bonifay, Florida. This will be a regular meeting of the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition. The Coalition consists of representatives of the Okaloosa, Walton, Washington and Holmes County Commissions and other members. The public is welcome to attend.
Two or more members of each of the Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes and Washington County Commissions may be attending the meeting.
Interested persons may participate in person or by internet or telephone via the following teleconference/video conference link:
Video connection link: https://myokaloosa.zoom.us/j/89379200121?pwd=BvOrHme50RUbx0VIisDPLb8ajNYsYm.1
Meeting ID: 893 7920 0121
Passcode: estuary
Telephone: 888-788-0099
877-853-5247 U.S. Toll-free
The proceedings of the meeting will correspond to the agenda for this scheduled general meeting.
If any person decides to appeal, any decision made with respect to any matter considered at these proceedings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
The Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition adheres to the American Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to these hearings or meetings upon request, in accordance with Section 286.026, Florida Statutes. Requests may be made to (850)609-5383 and must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing or meeting in order to provide the requested service.
Holmes County – June 25, 2025
BID # RFP 25-02
Dogwood Lakes Emergency Drawdown Siphon
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for the construction of Dogwood Lakes Emergency Drawdown Siphon will be received by the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners at city hall located at 107 E Virginia Ave, Bonifay FL, until 10:00 a.m. local time on July 29, 2025 at which time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read. The Project consists of approximately 190 LF of 12” PVC, 1 fire hydrant assembly, 5 tons of riprap, and 2 12” gate valves.
A Non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held July 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time, Holmes County Commissioner’s Board Room, 107 E Virginia, Bonifay, FL 32425.
Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis and awarded based on the lump sum of the unit prices. Materials and Labor will be bid separately.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
Holmes County – Board of County Commissioners
Attn: County Administrator – David Corbin
107 E Virginia Ave
Bonifay, FL 32425
Ph. (850) 547-1119
Fax: (850) 547-4134
Email: hcadmin@holmescountyfl.org
Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Fridays between the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.
Bidding Documents may be obtained directly from the Engineer of Record’s Office during regular business hours. Documents are available in PDF format and may be emailed free of charge upon request. Alternatively, printed copies may be obtained in person or by mail upon receipt of payment. The non-refundable cost for printed Bidding Documents is $250 per set, payable to “Alday-Howell Engineering, Inc.”, plus a non-refundable shipping charge. Shipping costs vary based on the delivery method selected by the prospective bidder. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the date of receipt for the bidder. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be provided by the Issuing Office. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer will be held responsible for full or partial sets of documents, including any Addenda, that are obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Owner: Holmes County
By: David Corbin Title: County Administrator
Date: July 25, 2025
Holmes County reserves the right to accept or reject, in part or in total, any or all proposals and to waive any informalities as deemed in the best interest of the county. All proposals must be marked on the outside of the envelope with the proposer’s name, the time and date of the opening. It shall be the bidders’ responsibility to ensure that proposals are delivered to the above address at the appointed time.
The County of Holmes, Florida does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and handicapped status in employment or provision of service.
HOLMES COUNTY – ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW/CDBG-ED H2525/PROJECT GATEWAY
CONCURRENT NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
May 12, 2025
Holmes County
107 E. Virginia Avenue
Bonifay, Fl 32425
(850)547-1119
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (County).
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about May 30, 2025, the County will submit a request to the Florida Department of Commerce (FC) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project to meet the minimum infrastructure needs required to allow a participating party (Gateway) to open a new retail fuel and travel facility within the county. The CDBG funded activities include the construction of approximately 1,600 linear feet of new roadway access a road quarter of a mile South of Interstate Road 10 on the West side of State Road 79. The new roadway access will include electrical improvements and installation f traffic signals, guardrails, and other appurtenant needs. The CDBG funded activity will also include new turn lanes for the retail fuel and travel facility. Additionally, as part of this project, the County has received $1,870,700.00 from Florida Commerce’s Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program for the construction potable water and wastewater utilities to the site, including potable water lines, sanitary sewer lines and manholes, sanitary force main, a sanitary sewer pump station, and all associated appurtenances. The total estimated total cost of the project is $5,170,700.00 with $3,300,000.00 in funds from the HUD Small Cities Community Development Block Grant – Economic Development Program (Grant 23DB-E01) and an additional $1,870,700 from Florida Commerce’s Rural Infrastructure Fund Program (Grant D0233).
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at County Administration Office located at 107 E Virginia Avenue, Bonifay, Fl 32425, and may be examined or coped weekdays 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the County. All comments must be received by May 29, 2025. Comments will be considered prIor to the County requesting a release of funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The County certifies to the Florida Department of Commerce and HUD that Earl Stafford in his capacity as Board Chairman consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State’s approval of the Page 2 of 2 certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County to use the CDBG funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
Florida Commerce will accept objections to its release of funds and the County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County; (b) the County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision of finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures at 24 CFD Part 58, Sec. 58.76 and shall be addressed to the Florida Department of Commerce, CDBG Program, MSC-400, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee,, Fl. 32399-6508. Potential objectors should contact the County to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Earl Stafford, Chairman
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Holmes County will hold two public workshops to receive comments regarding future updates to the Land Development Regulations. These workshops are intended to receive public comments specific to the development of land. All are welcome to attend one or both workshops, which will have identical agendas.
Monday, April 21, 6:00 PM
1580 U.S. Hwy 90 – Ponce de Leon, FL
Monday, April 28, 6:00 PM
401 McLaughlin Avenue – Bonifay, FL
Comments are also accepted by email. Please contact the Holmes County Building Department for information at 850-547-1119.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance in obtaining any information from the County or attending the public workshop should contact the County by calling 850-547-1119 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT NAME: I-10 & SR 81 Infrastructure Improvements Project
Sealed bids, three original hard copies, will be received by the Holmes County (BOCC) (Owner), on Tuesday April 1, 2025 until 10:00am local time, at the office of:
Holmes County BOCC,
107 E Virginia Ave
Bonifay, Fl. 32425
for construction of the following described Project:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This project consists of the construction of approximately 1,930 LF of asphalt roadway which will serve as new access for future business development. The new roadway varies in width from 30’ to 36’ wide and will require clearing and grubbing, earthwork, base material ditch grading and sodding. Drainage structures are also included consisting of concrete inlets, piping and concrete mitered end sections. Also included are the construction of stormwater ponds, fencing and pavement striping. This project also includes utility upgrades consisting of the construction of approximately 8,700 LF of 10” water main extension from the City water tower to Joe Manning Road. Sewer upgrades are also included consisting of the construction of a new sewer lift station, 8” gravity sewer with concrete manholes and a 4” sewer force main.
Plans, specifications, and contract documents will be open to public inspection at the office listed above or may be obtained from:
David H. Melvin Consulting Engineers
Attn: Rod Adams, P.E.
4428 Lafayette Street, P.O. Box 840, Marianna, Florida 32447
(850) 482-3045
upon payment of $250 per hard copy set which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This payment will not be refunded. Electronic Copies of bid documents will be available free of charge. The Owner plans to open bids and publicly read aloud on April 1, 2025 at 10:00am or soon thereafter, at the Holmes County BOCC Board Room located at 107 E Virginia Ave; Bonifay, FL 32425.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable according to the Department of Treasury Circular 570.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
Attention: Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting on March 12, 2025 at 10:00am CT. Meeting to be held at the DHM upstairs conference room located at 4428 Lafayette Street; Marianna, FL 32446.
Attention: Bidding Contractors must be prequalified by the DEPARTMENT (FDOT) as required by Section 2 of the current FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction
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