Oakfield Palafox Bore and Jack

Escambia County, Florida is procuring a drainage infrastructure project known as the Oakfield Palafox Bore and Jack project, located on Majors Road approximately 1,400 linear feet east of its intersection with Palafox Street. The procurement involves constructing a complex drainage system that includes installing 100 linear feet of 72" steel casing/carrier pipe, 117 linear feet of 54" RCP pipe, two Type D drainage structures over 12 feet deep, and grading/excavation to daylight the 54" pipe into an existing borrow pit. The project requires strict compliance with CSX Railroad and Northwest Florida Water Management District permits, with a substantial completion timeline of 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and a total of 395 days for final completion. The bid was released on November 4, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 1:00 pm, and responses are due by December 4, 2025, at 10:00 am. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including bid bonds, performance and payment bonds, insurance certificates, and various certifications such as E-Verify and anti-human trafficking compliance.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must meet specific qualifications, including appropriate licensing and compliance with Florida statutes. The pricing is structured as a unit price contract with 18 line items covering activities such as mobilization, clearing and grubbing, earthwork, pipe installation, and erosion control. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $1,000,000 per occurrence for general liability and business auto liability, with workers' compensation coverage also required. Liquidated damages are established at $1,685 per calendar day of delay beyond the specified completion time. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the detailed technical specifications suggest a significant infrastructure investment. The project will require close coordination with CSX Railroad and the Northwest Florida Water Management District, indicating a complex multi-agency procurement process.