Cantonment Community Center - Premanufactured Building - RESTORE

Escambia County is seeking a General Contractor to develop a pre-manufactured community center in the Cantonment area through a RESTORE grant-funded project. The procurement involves constructing a 3,200 square foot modular building located in the Carver Park neighborhood, which will include a meeting room, warming kitchen, office, computer area, and storage space. The primary objectives are to support workforce development, adult education, community enhancement, and provide a location for essential social service providers. The project has a total completion timeline of 420 consecutive calendar days, with 330 days allocated for substantial completion and an additional 90 days for final completion. The bid was released on June 5, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, and a bid response deadline of July 15, 2025, at 10:00 am. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, insurance certificates, E-Verify certification, and comply with federal and state regulations. The county will award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder, with provisions for local business preferences.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). The Florida Department of Transportation operates a race-neutral DBE program with an overall 10.54% DBE goal, encouraging contractors to identify and utilize DBE subcontractors. Contractors must complete a Bidders Opportunity List and have an approved DBE Affirmative Action Plan on file with the FDOT Equal Opportunity Office. Additional federal contract provisions require compliance with equal employment opportunity standards, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, domestic purchasing preferences, and anti-lobbying regulations. Bidders must also certify non-collusion and verify that neither the firm nor its principals are debarred or suspended from federal transactions. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement documents include a pricing table with line items for manufacturing/delivery/set-up of the modular building, site preparation, and a 10% owner's contingency. The project is funded through a RESTORE grant, suggesting federal infrastructure investment funding.