Contract for Bridges, Docks, and Boat Ramps: 2nd Advertisement

This contract solicitation issued by Escambia County, Florida, seeks qualified contractors for ongoing rehabilitation and construction services involving miscellaneous bridges, docks, and boat ramps within the county. The contract is structured as a multi-award, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement to support task order-based projects initiated by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Work under this contract must adhere to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (latest edition) with defined exceptions, as well as the Escambia County Bridge, Dock, and Boat Ramp Specification Guide (Revision 4, effective July 31, 2024). The guide supplements FDOT standards with detailed technical requirements including materials, performance bonds, mobilization, inspection procedures, traffic control, structural repairs, erosion control, and environmental considerations. The solicitation, released November 8, 2024, allows proposals until October 13, 2027, and includes multiple evaluation factors weighted toward prior project performance, capability, and record of satisfactory work, alongside licensing and insurance verification. Contractors must register in SAM and comply with Buy America provisions when applicable. Federally funded contract clauses apply, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity, anti-lobbying certifications, contract work hours and safety standards, and environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Insurance coverage meeting specific minimums is mandatory, naming Escambia County as additional insured. Contractors are required to utilize the county’s project management software, Procore, for document submission, invoicing, and communications. The performance period is initially 36 months with possible renewals; work is performed at various Escambia County project sites with delivery and acceptance at the place of destination. Pricing and quantities are determined per task order, with no fixed contract value set in the solicitation. Compliance with federal and state labor, environmental, and procurement regulations is enforced throughout the contract term, including flow-down provisions to subcontractors. The contract emphasizes contractor responsibility for material quality, adherence to technical specifications, and coordination with county inspectors or consultants to ensure timely and standards-compliant project completion.