Bids & Contracts

Major Roadway Projects Open for Bidding in Florida

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) manages billions of dollars in infrastructure improvements annually, and many of those contracts are now available for bidding. These include highway expansions, bridge replacements, roadway resurfacing, and other capital projects vital to Florida’s transportation future.

Whether you’re a general contractor or subcontractor, tracking these opportunities can open new doors for your business. The FDOT Contract Letting system makes it easier than ever to view upcoming projects, bid documents, key dates, and awarded contracts—all in one place.

Project Overview

  • Project Name: I-75 Roadway Expansion (iROX)
    Location: Collier & Lee Counties, FL
    Estimated Budget: $458 million
    Scope of Work:

    • Widen approximately 30 miles of I‑75 from four lanes to six lanes, including 12‑ft travel lanes and 10‑ft paved shoulders

    • Reconstruct the Immokalee Road interchange in Collier County

    • Integrate with adjacent corridor projects: ITS, Estero Parkway bridge, Bonita Beach Rd interchange, and widening to SR 82

Bid Details

  • Deadline: July 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST

  • Pre-Bid Conference: June 28, 2025 (Available both Virtual & In-Person via FDOT District Office)

  • Bid Package: Available on the FDOT Lettings Portal under Project ID: I-75-Collier-Lee-Widening

  • Bid Bond Requirement: 5% of the total bid amount

Funding Source

This project is part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) initiative, funded through a combination of state infrastructure investments, FDOT district budgets, and federal highway funds administered under the FAST Act.

Why It Matters

  • I-75 is one of Florida’s most heavily traveled freight and evacuation corridors.

  • Daily traffic volumes exceed 90,000 vehicles in peak sections.

  • Expected to reduce congestion and save 15–25 minutes during peak travel times.

  • Enhances hurricane evacuation capacity and regional emergency response.

  • Supports rapid growth and commerce between Southwest Florida and the Tampa Bay region.

How to Bid

Interested contractors must be prequalified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
All bids must be submitted through the FDOT Electronic Bidding System (Bid Express).

Additional Contacts

Interested contractors must be prequalified with FDOT. Submit your bids through the FDOT Electronic Bidding System (Bid Express).

FDOT District 1 – Bartow (Southwest Florida)
📞 (863) 519-2300
✉️ contracts.admin@dot.state.fl.us

FDOT District 2 – Lake City (Northeast Florida)
📞 (386) 758-3700
✉️ d2.const.projects@dot.state.fl.us

FDOT District 4 – Fort Lauderdale (Southeast Florida)
📞 (954) 777-4444
✉️ d4.contracts@dot.state.fl.us

FDOT District 5 – DeLand (Central Florida)
📞 (386) 943-5529
✉️ d5.contracts@dot.state.fl.us

FDOT District 6 – Miami (South Florida)
📞 (305) 470-5100
✉️ d6.contracts@dot.state.fl.us

FDOT District 7 – Tampa (West Central Florida)
📞 (813) 975-6260
✉️ d7.contracts.admin@dot.state.fl.us

Stay tuned for updates on awarded contracts and project milestones on Construction Florida News.