Emerald Shores Landscaping Contract

The Emerald Shores Landscaping Contract, issued by Escambia County Parks and Recreation Department, is a solicitation for landscaping services within the Emerald Shores subdivision. The contract period runs from March 3, 2025, through February 28, 2026. Interested contractors are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., which will be held under the pavilion at O’Connor Colling Park in Pensacola, Florida. The solicitation, identified as Emerald Shores 02-10-26, includes a formal deadline for submitting responses by February 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The county is managing this project through its Parks and Recreation agency, and key points of contact for the solicitation are Adam Reed, Deputy Director, and Angela Jones, Senior Purchasing Coordinator. Contractors bidding on this project must comply with Escambia County’s standard insurance requirements. These include maintaining workers’ compensation coverage with statutory limits and $1 million in employer’s liability, general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence with a $2 million aggregate, and $1 million business auto liability. Optional umbrella liability coverage is also available. Insurers must have an AM Best rating of at least VIII with an A rating preferred. The contractor is responsible for ensuring subcontractors meet these insurance requirements, naming Escambia County as an additional insured, and providing proof of coverage upon contract award. These insurance provisions set clear minimum standards but do not limit the contractor’s overall liability.