Abatement of Properties

Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for abatement of properties across seven residential locations, with bids due July 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and questions due July 3, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through the county e-Procurement Portal. The solicitation covers demolition and cleanup at 5309 Old Oak Road (Milton), 6240 Fox Run Street (Milton), 1302 Bay Shore Terrace (Gulf Breeze), 1998 Justice Circle (Gulf Breeze), 1986 Justice Circle (Gulf Breeze), 8255 Bucket Creek Road (Milton), and 3018 Tiffany Lane (Navarre).

Bidders must be licensed as Residential, Building, General, or Demolition contractors under Florida Chapter 489 Statutes with all necessary state and local licensing. Work scope at each property includes demolition of main structures and mobile homes, removal of pavement, pools, debris, damaged fencing, and vegetation; disconnection of utilities (gas, water, sewer, telephone, electrical) back to source; removal of footings and foundations to twelve inches below natural grade; septic tank abandonment with Environmental Health verification; lot grading to natural level with root raking; and stabilization with bahia seed and hay. All work must comply with HUD specifications and standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Contractors bear all debris disposal costs; surplus materials become contractor property. A demolition permit from the County Building Department is required prior to work commencement.

Pricing is structured on a lump-sum basis per property. Respondents must maintain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation ($100,000 per accident / $500,000 policy limit), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), business auto liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and contractor's pollution liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), with Santa Rosa County named additional insured. Bids remain subject to acceptance or rejection for sixty days after opening. Respondents must be listed on Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), provide Certificate of Authority, submit notarized Sworn Statement per Florida Statute 287.133(3)(A), provide three professional references, complete conflict-of-interest and debarment certifications, and certify non-participation in Israel boycotts and non-listing on Scrutinized Companies lists. The county encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises and reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all bids.