Bio-Health Pod Systems Stormwater Technology Demonstration and Suitability Evaluation Project

Escambia County is requesting proposals for Bio-Health Pod Systems equipment and technical services to support a stormwater technology demonstration and suitability evaluation project, with proposals due August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and questions due August 5, 2026. The project is funded through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Innovative Technology Grant Program (Agreement No. INV075).

The scope covers Bio-Health Pod Systems deployment and evaluation within three existing wet stormwater management facilities in Escambia County, including site evaluation support, system design, permitting assistance, installation support, technical consultation, monitoring support, public education support, and final reporting assistance. The selected contractor must demonstrate ability to commit required resources and meet project-specific timelines while staying within available project funding. A 12-month performance and effectiveness monitoring period follows installation; monitoring and analysis methods must be scientifically appropriate and outcomes are not predetermined.

Proposals are evaluated on an all-or-none total basis and must include capability statements, project team information, technical approach, resource commitment plans, budget proposals, and all required purchasing documents. A non-mandatory pre-solicitation meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026.

Federal contract provisions apply under 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix II, reflecting federal funding status. Key requirements include Davis-Bacon Act compliance for construction over $2,000, Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act compliance for contracts exceeding $150,000, debarment certification through SAM, E-Verify enrollment, Buy America preferences requiring all construction materials be produced in the United States, and affirmative steps to utilize minority businesses and women's business enterprises.

Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), business auto liability, and pollution liability coverage, with Escambia County named as additional insured. Responses must be submitted electronically through the County's e-procurement portal. The awarded contractor shall execute the contract within five days of receiving the Notice of Award. Contract interpretation follows Florida law.