General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement

Escambia County, Florida is requesting bids on a General Paving and Drainage Pricing Agreement (PD 25-26.113) covering multiple project types with no single project exceeding $250,000 in value, with bids due October 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams or in-person at the Office of Purchasing.

Bidders must hold either a General Contractor's License or an Underground Utility Contractor's License; all subcontractors must be properly licensed. Scope includes drainage projects, roadway widening, dirt road paving, community improvement projects, Safe Route to School projects, traffic calming projects, roadway reconstruction, and resurfacing, with the constraint that no single project contain more than 25% of its value in Balance-of-Line items.

The contract term is thirty-six months from execution, with options to renew for two additional twelve-month periods (maximum sixty months total) upon mutual agreement and Board approval. Bids must be lump-sum with all fees and costs itemized and disclosed. Bidders must provide evidence of bonding capacity through a surety letter, current Dun & Bradstreet financial report with rating, or equivalent financial-stability documentation. Performance and Payment Bonds covering up to 100% of contract value are required within ten days of project award.

Insurance requirements include workers compensation, general liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), business auto liability ($1 million), and pollution liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate) for projects involving environmental risk. All work must comply with federal, state, and local law, OSHA requirements, and Florida trench safety standards. Pricing adjustments may be reviewed annually and prior to contract renewals, subject to County discretion and Board approval. Questions are due October 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Bids remain subject to acceptance or rejection for ninety calendar days after opening.