ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT NAME: Project Gateway Infrastructure Improvements Sealed bids, two original hard copies and one electronic copy on thumb drive will be received by the Holmes County (BOCC) (Owner), on Tuesday November 25, 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 public infrastructure improvements to SR 79 and Thomas Drive just south of Interstate 10 in an effort to promote future commercial development in this area of Holmes County. Improvements consist of the addition of a new paved roadway extension of Thomas Drive approximately 1,700 feet west of SR 79, stormwater ponds, filling of existing ponds, the addition of turn lanes on SR 79, the addition of a signalized intersection at SR 79 and Thomas Drive, new sewer lift station, a 8" water main extension, and an 8" gravity sewer extension along the new Thomas Drive roadway. This project also includes clearing and grubbing, earth moving, roadway base work, concrete curb and gutters, concrete pavement, roundabout construction, signing and pavement markings. This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by Federal funds awarded to Holmes County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development federal award number 14.228 (Florida Department of Commerce (FC) CDBG Grant #23DB-E01). Additionally, this project is being supported in part by State funds awarded to Holmes County from state award number 40.042 (Florida Department of Commerce (FC) Rural Infrastructure Grant #D0233). 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 November 25, 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 Thursday November 13, 2025 at 2:30pm 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. Small business and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals, and firms using such subcontractors are strongly encouraged to solicit such firms in the subcontracting process. Any Contracts/subcontracts issued under this procurement must comply with the necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible, in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.321. Parts of the work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 USC 1701u (Section 3). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE/FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION October 15 2025 LSAR0386210