8470_Lofton_Drive.docx

This is a bid form from Escambia County's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) soliciting quotes for hazardous tree removal services at 8470 Lofton Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The procurement seeks large limb and trunk removal and hauling services, with deliverables including complete removal of hazardous tree portions, debris hauling, and disposal. A mandatory pre-solicitation meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM on site. The deadline for submitting questions is March 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and electronic quote submissions are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2026, through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The bid opening date and award date are not specified in the available documentation.

Qualified contractors must be licensed, insured, and experienced in large tree removal operations. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability coverage with minimum limits of $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 annual aggregate, plus Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000. Contractors must submit a completed Quote Form, W-9, proof of Sunbiz registration, current contractor's license, proof of required insurance coverage, a list of company-owned equipment and vehicles, and local reference work. Pricing should include all labor, equipment, hauling, and disposal costs with firm unit prices quoted in the provided pricing table. Respondents must comply with Escambia County's purchasing ordinance, Drug-Free Workplace Program certification, E-Verify enrollment, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. No specific award value, budget range, or set-aside designations are provided in the available documentation. Interested parties should contact Everett Parker, CRA Division Manager, at ecparker@myescambia.com or (850) 595-3585 for additional information.