24-043 9th Avenue Drainage Improvements

The City of Pensacola is soliciting bids for the 9th Avenue Drainage Improvements project, identified as solicitation number 24-043. This infrastructure initiative aims to enhance resiliency against climate change and major storm events by improving the area from Bay Front Parkway to Romana Street. The scope of work includes raising roadway grades and adjacent parking, installing new drainage structures, piping, and a bay outfall, as well as performing landscaping and striping. Additionally, the project encompasses drainage and parking lot replacement on Romana Street, with technical requirements including a seven-phase construction sequence and the employment of a licensed arborist for oak tree limb maintenance. Managed by the Department of Public Works and Facilities, the procurement process included a virtual pre-bid conference on August 23, 2024, attended by several contracting firms. While the original bid deadline was September 9, 2024, Addendum One extended the submittal due date to September 16, 2024. The project involves coordination with Cox Communications for utilities and adheres to specific technical plans for traffic control and sidewalk construction. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Lance Holland of CW Roberts, Inc.