Downtown Water & Sewer Upgrades

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) is requesting sealed bids for downtown water and sewer infrastructure upgrades in Pensacola, Florida under ITB 2026-25, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope includes replacement of approximately 850 linear feet of undersized gravity sewer main with 8-inch PVC pipe, installation of 3 sewer manholes and 21 sewer laterals with cleanouts, replacement of approximately 800 linear feet of antiquated water mains and 10 water services, and reconstruction of over 4,500 square yards of existing asphalt roadway. Work is located within rights-of-way on North L, North K, West Gonzalez, and South D Streets in downtown Pensacola.

The contractor must perform at least 50% of the cost of services (excluding material costs) using its own employees unless specifically approved in writing by ECUA. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond with sealed bids and, upon award, provide a 100% public construction bond within 15 business days of receiving the Notice of Award.

The project timeline requires 240 days to substantial completion and 270 total construction days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late substantial completion and $250 per day for late final completion. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at ECUA headquarters (9255 Sturdevant Street). Questions are due September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The Notice of Intent to Award is anticipated for October 1, 2026, with the ECUA Board meeting scheduled for October 27 and Notice to Proceed expected in November 2026. Bids may be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct, by U.S. Mail, or by hand delivery. A "Cone of Silence" period is in effect from advertisement through Board award and resolution of any bid protests.