Monroe Ave Drainage Improvements - CDBG-DR HS005

This contract, identified as Monroe Ave Drainage Improvements - CDBG-DR HS005 under solicitation number PD 25-26.063, is a federally funded infrastructure project within Escambia County, Florida, aimed at enhancing stormwater drainage and roadway resilience following the devastation of Hurricane Sally. The project leverages $113 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds allocated to Florida for long-term recovery, with this specific effort costing up to $26,396,768.00 and encompassing comprehensive drainage upgrades, culvert replacement, roadway reconstruction, and associated engineering services. Work includes surface preparation for Concrete Canvas overlays, removal and replacement of a double 36-inch arch pipe culvert with a cast-in-place box culvert, milling and resurfacing of pavement, installation of curb and gutter, and re-grading of ditch slopes to meet clear zone standards—all designed to comply with current hurricane and local building codes and environmental requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act. The contract demands full adherence to federal and state regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Buy America Act for domestic materials, and strict compliance with environmental, labor, civil rights, and anti-discrimination statutes, including Title VI, the ADA, and Section 504, with required staffing for a designated Section 504/ADA Coordinator. All bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management with an active Unique Entity Identifier, certified as not debarred or suspended, and must submit required documentation including a current W-9, Certificate of Authority from Florida SunBiz, Section 3 Business Application and Implementation Plan, and an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit. Proposals must include firm unit prices covering all packing, handling, shipping, and delivery within Escambia County and must be submitted as a single electronic file through the OpenGov portal by June 29, 2026. The contract mandates 100% performance and payment bonds, comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability with $2 million per occurrence limits and completed operations coverage lasting until the Florida statute of repose expires, and compliance with Florida Trench Safety Act. Performance is monitored through monthly invoicing via Commerce’s SERA system with supporting documentation, and contractors are obligated to maintain project records for six years after final payment. The award will be made on an all-or-none total basis to the most advantageous responsive and responsible bidder, evaluated on