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Monroe County approves negotiations to restart Duck Key bridge work after $8.1 million bid; harbor bridge faces delays
Summary
County staff told commissioners a $8.1 million proposal from Southern Road & Bridge could restart construction on the CV bridge; the county will negotiate with the contractor and seek surety participation. The Harbor Bridge remains behind schedule pending delivery and transport of oversized precast arch beams; a 35‑day change order and a new
Monroe County commissioners on Jan. 15 authorized staff to negotiate a contract with Southern Road & Bridge to resume work on a terminated bridge contract in the Duck Key area, following a cost proposal the county received late the previous evening.
Lede facts: County staff said Southern Road & Bridge submitted a cost proposal of $8,100,000 to complete the remaining work on the terminated CV (Bimini/Seabury) bridge contract. The county has approximately $3,000,000 left under the original contract; the surety bond is expected to cover the difference subject to the surety’s review and any prior payments the surety already has made.
Why it matters: The bridges (Bimini, Harbor, CV/Seabury) are critical local infrastructure for Duck Key and surrounding neighborhoods. The county said the new offer and the surety…
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