Escambia county environmental enforcement solicitation for bids

Escambia County, Florida is soliciting bids for an Environmental Enforcement project involving cleanups and demolitions across multiple residential and commercial properties. Request for Quotes #EE26 seeks qualified vendors to perform comprehensive property services including utility disconnection, debris removal, overgrowth clearing, lot grading, and potential structure demolition. Mandatory requirements include a pre-bid meeting on July 24, 2025, at 8:30am located at 2402 Delano Street, with vendors required to sign in at each location to be eligible for award. Contractors must submit electronic quotes through OpenGov Procurement by July 29, 2025, at 5:00pm, and provide supporting documentation including a signed quote form, Sunbiz registration proof, W-9, and insurance certificates. Key qualifications include holding current business tax receipts in Escambia County, meeting specific insurance requirements (including Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Pollution/Environmental Liability), and being a licensed demolition contractor for demolition-specific work. Vendors must comply with environmental regulations, obtain necessary permits, and potentially conduct asbestos surveys for commercial projects.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors outside of Florida are eligible to participate but must register in Sunbiz before payment. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the documentation indicates that contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet stringent insurance, licensing, and environmental compliance requirements. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the bid form suggests multiple project locations, indicating potential for significant contract value. Contractors must provide detailed pricing for 23 different project locations, with the understanding that work cannot commence until receiving a formal purchase order from Escambia County. Additional requirements include submitting new Certificates of Insurance at least 30 days prior to coverage renewals and providing all required documents to the Division of Environmental Enforcement within 24 hours of bid opening. Failure to meet these requirements will result in being considered a non-responsive bidder, with the project potentially awarded to the next qualified vendor.