26-053 Decommissioning and Demolition (D&D) Contractor for the South Former Baptist Hospital Campus (CDBG-DR Area)

The City of Pensacola is seeking a contractor to perform decommissioning and demolition services on the southern portion of the former Baptist Hospital campus, a project funded partially by HUD’s CDBG-DR program. The site contains multiple aging and deteriorated structures that harbor regulated hazardous materials and pose significant public safety and environmental risks. The work will involve the safe removal and disposal of these structures, mitigation of environmental hazards, and remediation of blight to prepare the land for future resilient and sustainable redevelopment. All activities must adhere to strict federal, state, and local regulations, including labor standards, civil rights requirements, Section 3 provisions, and full and open competition guidelines. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable procurement rules and reporting obligations tied to CDBG-DR funding. The solicitation, numbered 97659887, was posted on August 7, 2026, with responses due by September 9, 2026. The project is based in Pensacola, Florida, and all work must be performed on-site at the South FBHC location. Bidders must engage through the City’s procurement portal and will be evaluated based on their ability to execute the scope of work safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with regulatory and community revitalization goals. Primary contact for inquiries is Rebecca Donahue, Dedria Lunderman, and Courtney Lee, reachable through the City’s purchasing office. The contract requires full transparency in contractor outreach and reporting, and all selected firms must demonstrate proven experience with hazardous material handling, demolition of institutional facilities, and compliance with federal grant requirements.