CDBG-DR New Century Community Shelter Project, (HS020), Phase 1 - Selective Demolition

Escambia County, Florida is requesting bids for Phase 1 (selective demolition and site preparation) of the CDBG-DR New Century Community Shelter Project under ITB HS020, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM at 720 E Hecker Road, Century, Florida. The contract is HUD-funded Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery, triggering mandatory Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance, Section 3 employment preferences, and comprehensive federal compliance provisions.

Section 3 requirements mandate that 25% of total project hours be performed by Section 3 workers (low- or very low-income residents) and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers (residents within one mile of the project or HUD YouthBuild participants). Escambia County has established a preference to award contracts to bidders using the highest number of qualified Section 3 subcontractors and workers if the bid is reasonable and no more than 10% higher than the lowest responsive bid. Contractors must submit Section 3 compliance forms with bids; failure to submit required forms may result in bid disqualification.

Phase 1 scope includes demolition of the East and West wings, storage building, canopy, grandstands, pressbox, and bleachers; removal of all mechanical, electrical, and fire alarm systems; basketball goals and hardwood flooring; existing pavement; and hand excavation or controlled removal adjacent to existing gymnasium foundations. The contractor must maintain structural integrity and weather-tightness of the central gymnasium throughout demolition and provide temporary weather protection where demolition exposes it. Disposal of hazardous materials identified in the UES Hazardous Materials Survey Report (Project A25144.00721.000, dated September 12, 2025) is the contractor's responsibility. Field verification of existing conditions prior to bidding is mandatory.

Substantial completion is required within thirty consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion within an additional thirty days (weather delays excluded). Liquidated damages are $1,609.00 per calendar day beyond contract time. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount (payable to Escambia County) is required at submission; the successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds covering up to 100% of contract value from Florida-authorized sureties. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation (statutory limits), general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), business auto liability ($1,000,000), and contractor's pollution liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate). Pricing is lump sum with unit prices for brick removal and resetting (100 brick included in base bid; additional brick beyond 100 added dollar-for-dollar, deficiencies deducted proportionally). Questions are due October 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The apparent low bidder must submit a detailed Schedule of Values within three business days following bid opening, subject to approval by the Florida Department of Commerce and HUD before contract award.