Perdido Landfill South Pond Improvements

The Perdido Landfill South Pond Improvements solicitation, identified by PD 25-26.106, seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive earthwork and drainage system upgrades at a stormwater retention pond designed to capture runoff from the south and eastern portions of the landfill. The scope of work includes full demolition of existing sand layers and drainage piping, installation of new HDPE underdrain piping with a permeability exceeding 1 × 10⁻³ cm/sec, placement of a permeable sand infiltration layer, topsoil and sod installation, and re-establishment of outlet protection systems. All work must comply with OSHA standards, Florida state laws, Escambia County ordinances, and ADA requirements. The contractor is responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, and must deliver a final survey and As-Built documentation in CAD, digital PDF, and one hard copy. A one-year warranty on all materials and labor is required, and pollution liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate must be maintained through the Florida statute of repose. The contract is structured around a lump sum pricing model with line items covering mobilization, erosion control, surveying, demolition, pond grading, underdrain installation, topsoil and sod, and outlet protection restoration, though no bid values are disclosed in the public document. Bids must be submitted electronically through Escambia County’s OpenGov portal by the August 26, 2026 deadline, and must include certifications of business authority in Florida, FEIN, IRS Form W-9, and evidence of compliance with E-Verify, anti-human trafficking laws, and prohibitions against doing business with scrutinized entities. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating Escambia County be named as an additional insured, with 30-day cancellation notice provisions and umbrella policies capable of dropping down to primary coverage. The award will go to the most responsible and responsive bidder with the lowest price, though the county retains discretion to select based on best interest, considering experience, safety compliance, warranty terms, and delivery timelines. Substantial completion is required within 90 days of Notice to Proceed, with a total performance period of 120 calendar days, subject to liquidated damages of $1,685 per day for delay. Preconstruction conferences are mandatory, and any proposed equivalent materials must be supported by full technical documentation for county approval.