State Road No. 87 at Ray Helms Road Signal

The City of Pensacola, Florida, Department of Public Works and Facilities is requesting sealed bids for the 17th Avenue Sidewalk Improvements project (Bid No. 26-040) in the East Hill neighborhood, with bids due June 23, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. local time at City Hall. Local business participation preferences apply for Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE), Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) vendors.

The scope includes demolition and replacement of aging sidewalks along North 17th Avenue; construction of 1,185 linear feet of concrete sidewalk, 160 linear feet of curb restoration, and 15 curb ramps; 70 linear feet of kneewall construction; utility adjustments (water meter boxes, valve boxes, and sewer cleanouts); driveway aprons (1,954 square feet); thermoplastic pavement markings; landscaping adjustment and sodding (2,027 square yards); and erosion control. All sidewalks must meet ADA accessibility requirements including required cross and running slopes, detectable warning plates, and ramps that do not impede stormwater flow. Bidders must hold a current Florida Licensed General Contractor license and provide at least five qualifying project references, with at least three from government entities if the contractor has not worked with the City on similar projects within the previous five years.

The project has a 30 calendar-day completion goal following Notice to Proceed, with a daily penalty of $500 for work extending beyond the completion date. Work must commence within 10 consecutive calendar days after written notification. Bidders must submit a cashier's check or bid bond equal to 5 percent of the base bid, valid for 60 days. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due June 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all conditions and specifications. Bidders must be registered with E-Verify and comply with Florida's Prompt Payment Act and federal prevailing wage requirements. The project includes federal funding and mandatory FAR clause compliance. Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Business Auto coverage, and Contractor's Pollution Liability, with the City named as an Additional Insured.