Engineering Professional Services Continuing Contract - (2nd Advertisement)
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking Engineering Professional Services through a Continuing Contract solicitation. The procurement is designed to secure multiple engineering consultants to provide comprehensive professional services for capital improvement and rehabilitation projects on an as-needed, task order basis. Services will encompass civil, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, hydrologic, geotechnical, environmental, surveying, mapping, and computer-aided design support. Specific work may include data collection, feasibility studies, numerical computer modeling, engineering reports, design analyses, value engineering, independent technical reviews, conceptual and contract drawings, specifications, cost estimating, construction contract administration, and construction inspection services. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is continuous, with an initial response deadline of February 22, 2027, at 5:00 am, allowing vendors to submit qualifications throughout the contract period. Compensation for selected consultants will be determined through individual task order negotiations using established billable rates, with the county reserving the right to make multiple awards based on responsiveness and ability to meet project needs.
The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though federal funding sources suggest potential opportunities for diverse vendors. The contract will utilize funding from multiple federal sources, including ARPA Funds, Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), and potentially FEMA Public Assistance funds, which typically encourage broad participation. Consultants must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability, general liability, and workers' compensation. Mandatory submission requirements include E-Verify documentation, conflict of interest declarations, and proof of registration with the Federal System of Award Management (SAM). While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the continuous nature of the solicitation and potential for multiple task orders suggests significant ongoing opportunities. Prospective respondents must demonstrate technical capabilities across various engineering disciplines, compliance with federal contract provisions, and the ability to support Escambia County's diverse infrastructure and rehabilitation project needs.
Florida 2/22/27, 6:00 AM 11/20/25, 12:57 PM Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South - Construction - RESTORE and DH017 - Re-Solicit
Escambia County is requesting bids on construction rehabilitation of the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South, a public access facility on the Santa Rosa Sound in Pensacola Beach, with bids due October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting September 9, 2026. The project is funded under the RESTORE Act and subject to Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) preferences.
Scope encompasses substructure repairs to the approximately 1,650-foot pier, including concrete patching and crack sealing, concrete pile jackets with passive cathodic protection systems to mitigate corrosion, removal of existing structures on the final span (approximately 100 linear feet), and installation of new aluminum picket railings, solar-powered LED lighting on 30-foot aluminum poles, informational signage, vehicular gates with bollards, and a monofilament recycling station. The pier will remain closed during construction. Work must comply with Escambia County technical specifications, Florida Department of Transportation standards, and permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ADA upgrades and improved accessibility are integrated requirements.
Bidders must hold a current Florida state contractor license and maintain an Escambia County Business License for general or marine specialty work. Bids must be submitted as a lump sum price and accompanied by a 5% bid surety (bond or certified check). Substantial completion is required within 250 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 280 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $2,529.00 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion timeline. Contractors must obtain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation with statutory limits, general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, business auto, pollution liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate), and marine liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate). Performance and payment bonds covering 100% of contract value are required. Questions are due September 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Florida 10/2/26, 12:00 AM 9/2/26, 12:00 AM LAP - Regional Traffic Management Center Facility Construction Federal Funded Project FPID: D324-034B
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking sealed bids for the construction of a new Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) Facility for the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (FL-AL TPO). The project involves constructing a 19,940 square foot modern transportation management center on a 4.23-acre site located at 6575 North W Street in Pensacola, Florida, adjacent to the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center. Site development will include selective tree clearing, grading, drainage structures, utilities, parking areas, roadways, and sidewalks. The facility will be a turn-key traffic management center featuring comprehensive building systems including HVAC, fire suppression, power, backup systems, security systems, and advanced Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology. Contractors must be licensed general contractors registered with the State of Florida and in good standing with the Escambia County Board of Contractor Competency. The solicitation was released on July 22, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 30, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due by August 11, 2025, and sealed bids are due on September 5, 2025, at 10:30 am. The total project duration is 480 consecutive calendar days, with 450 days for substantial completion and 30 days for final completion.
The county actively encourages participation from small businesses, minority/women-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs), with no discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age. Bidders must provide current registration with the Florida Division of Corporations and demonstrate compliance with federal contract provisions. The project is federally funded with a Financial Project Identification Number (FPID) of 451524-1-58-01 and FDOT FAIN of D324-034B, requiring extensive documentation including Non-Collusion Declarations, Debarment Certifications, and Trench Safety Act compliance. Liquidated damages are set at $7,442 per calendar day of delay beyond the specified completion time. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, general liability, auto liability, and pollution liability coverage with minimum limits ranging from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 per occurrence. Performance and payment bonds must cover 100% of the contract value, and contractors must comply with various federal and state regulations, including E-Verify and anti-human trafficking provisions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and its advanced technological infrastructure suggest a significant investment in transportation management infrastructure.
Florida 9/5/25, 11:30 AM 7/22/25, 11:54 AM Quintette Road-95A Alignment - Design Services
Escambia County is seeking engineering consulting services through a Request for Letters of Interest (RLI) for the Quintette Road-95A Alignment Design Services project. The county requires a consultant to develop comprehensive construction plans for realigning Quintette Road, which is currently offset by approximately 115 feet, with the primary goals of improving safety and traffic flow. Specific deliverables include developing a new traffic signal, designing a westbound right turn lane onto CR 95A, and providing public input, surveying, construction plan preparation, permitting, bidding assistance, and limited project construction oversight. The evaluation criteria will focus on three key areas: experience and qualifications (30 points), experience in similar roadway alignment projects (40 points), and recent and current workload (30 points). The solicitation was released on June 26, 2025, with a pre-solicitation meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025, and responses due by July 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract timeline aims to complete the intersection alternatives report within 4 months of the Notice to Proceed, with subsequent design phases to follow over 10 months, contingent on permitting processes.
The project will be funded through a combination of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST IV) and Florida Department of Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) funds, with a total project cost estimated at $2,375,000. Funding sources include $850,000 requested from FDOT's TRIP program, $1,275,000 from Escambia County, and $250,000 in private funds from Circle K. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, proposers must submit various required documents, including references, E-Verify certification, and insurance documentation. The project is strategically important for regional mobility, serving as a critical corridor for logging truck traffic and providing a connection between Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. A signal warrant study conducted in Summer 2023 determined that a traffic signal was warranted, even without the proposed new convenience store. The project will ultimately support economic development and comply with local corridor management techniques, with West Quintette Road and CR 95A serving as direct connections to US Highway 29, a Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) corridor.
Florida 7/30/25, 3:00 PM 6/26/25, 4:10 PM Sole Source Advertisement for Authorized Vendor of Genuine Hamilton Medical Equipment
Escambia County EMS is conducting a sole source procurement for genuine Hamilton Medical equipment and consumables, specifically targeting authorized vendors who can supply critical medical supplies for their T1 ventilation systems. The procurement seeks items including adult and pediatric circuit tubing, high flow nasal cannulas, adult and pediatric H900 canister and tubing sets, and expiratory valve sets and adaptors. All items must be genuine Hamilton Medical supplies in their original packaging, indicating a highly specialized procurement requirement. The solicitation was released on October 16, 2025, with key deadlines including a question submission deadline of October 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm and a proposal submission deadline of October 23, 2025, at 12:00 pm. The procurement is managed by Alexie Mills, Purchasing Coordinator, located at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor in Pensacola, Florida. Potential vendors must complete a vendor questionnaire confirming their status as an authorized Hamilton Medical distributor, which serves as a primary qualification criterion for participation.
The sole source nature of this procurement suggests strict limitations on vendor participation, effectively restricting the opportunity to authorized Hamilton Medical distributors. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears focused exclusively on obtaining specialized medical equipment from a single authorized source, which implies that the county is seeking to maintain compatibility with existing medical infrastructure and technology. While no specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the provided documents, the procurement appears centered on ensuring continued access to critical medical consumables for Escambia County EMS. The specialized nature of the equipment and the sole source designation indicate a targeted procurement aimed at maintaining specific medical system capabilities without broad competitive bidding.
Florida 10/23/25, 1:00 PM 10/16/25, 12:38 PM