Insurance_Requirements.pdf

This Insurance Requirements document pertains to the Oakfield Palafox Bore and Jack drainage infrastructure project being procured by Escambia County, Florida. The project involves constructing a complex drainage system on Majors Road approximately 1,400 linear feet east of its intersection with Palafox Street, including installation of 100 linear feet of 72-inch steel casing/carrier pipe, 117 linear feet of 54-inch reinforced concrete pipe, two Type D drainage structures exceeding 12 feet in depth, and grading/excavation work to daylight the 54-inch pipe into an existing borrow pit. The bid was released on November 4, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Bid responses are due by December 4, 2025, at 10:00 am. The project requires substantial completion within 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion targeted for 395 days. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including bid bonds, performance and payment bonds, insurance certificates, and various certifications demonstrating E-Verify compliance and anti-human trafficking adherence.

The contract is structured as a unit price contract containing 18 line items covering mobilization, clearing and grubbing, earthwork, pipe installation, and erosion control activities. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $1,000,000 per occurrence for both general liability and business auto liability coverage, with workers' compensation coverage also required. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,685 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion timeline. The project requires strict compliance with CSX Railroad and Northwest Florida Water Management District permits. The procurement is open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must maintain appropriate licensing and comply with applicable Florida statutes. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and multi-agency coordination requirements indicate a significant infrastructure investment.