Brickyard Road Drainage Improvements Construction - CDBG-DR HS005

The contract pertains to the Brickyard Road Drainage Improvements Construction project under the Florida Department of Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program, funded by $113 million in federal aid allocated after Hurricane Sally’s 2020 devastation of the Florida Panhandle. The project, with a total estimated cost not to exceed $26,396,768, is managed by Escambia County’s Office of Purchasing and focuses on delivering comprehensive stormwater infrastructure improvements including site preparation, demolition, roadside ditch repair, curb and gutter construction, and engineering inspections. Work must strictly comply with local and state building codes, HUD and Florida Commerce policies, the National Environmental Policy Act, and 2 CFR 200, ensuring all construction meets current hurricane resilience standards and is eligible for federal reimbursement. The contract is structured as an Invitation to Bid, with bids due by July 20, 2026, and submissions restricted to the OpenGov e-procurement portal in PDF format, with hard-copy bid bonds only permitted via physical delivery to the county office. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with a valid Unique Entity ID and comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which prioritizes hiring and contracting with low-income individuals and businesses. Contractors must use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility, submit performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract value, and maintain insurance naming Escambia County as an additional insured. Subcontractors are subject to the same compliance obligations, including anti-human trafficking and drug-free workplace certifications. Invoicing is processed through the Subrecipient Enterprise Resource Application (SERA) with required AIA G702 and G703 forms, and performance is monitored in 10% increments with progress documentation and photos. The County retains the right to exercise an 180-day option for additional quantities at original bid pricing and may terminate for default, with liability for re-procurement costs. No formal evaluation weights or trade-off methodology is specified, but awards are expected to go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential consideration for overall value and compliance.