Endeavor Chapel Demolition

Jackson County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids on the complete demolition and site restoration of the former Endeavor Chapel building located off Penn Avenue near the Endeavor campus in Marianna, Florida, under ITB 2526-26, with sealed bids due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and questions due August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CDT.

Contractors must be licensed by the State of Florida as a General Contractor or Building Contractor and must hold asbestos abatement certification; bids are deemed nonresponsive if proof of licensure is not provided. The scope includes abatement and lawful disposal of regulated materials (asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint, if present), disconnection and capping of utilities, demolition of the approximately 3,731-square-foot brick structure and foundation to 12–18 inches below finished grade, removal and disposal of all debris, and final site grading and stabilization. All work must comply with OSHA standards, the Florida Building Code, NESHAP regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Prior to demolition, contractors must obtain required permits, verify utility disconnections, request underground utility locates through Sunshine 811, submit NESHAP notifications to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection at least 10 working days before demolition, and notify adjacent occupants and the County project manager at least 48 hours in advance.

The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit samples of at least three comparable demolition projects completed within the past five years, proof of applicable licensure and asbestos abatement certification, and a project reference list with contact information. Required insurance includes workers' compensation ($500,000 per accident), general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and business auto liability ($1,000,000), with the County named as an additional insured and waiver of subrogation. The anticipated Board award meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Bids remain valid for 90 days following opening.