Dept of Management Services Florida #PD 23-24.060

Escambia County Solicits Bids for Gulf Beach Highway Drainage Improvements Project

Escambia County is seeking bids for the Gulf Beach Highway Drainage Improvements project to address chronic flooding in the Navy Point area. - Government Buyer: - Escambia County Purchasing Department - Supported by Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Jacksonville District) - Project Scope: - Repair and enhancement of stormwater drainage system along Sunset Avenue, McCarroll Road, Ellis Drive, and Holmes Drive - Installation of underground conveyance system, stormwater pipes, manholes, inlets, and outfall structures - Restoration of roadways, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and vegetation - Pollution control devices (e.g., BaySeparator 10K unit) - Erosion and turbidity control measures (silt fence, floating turbidity barrier, synthetic erosion control waddles) - Fencing and gates installation - Products Requested: - Large quantities of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) in various sizes (18", 24", 36", 42") - Manholes, inlets, curb inlet tops, structure bottoms, endwalls, and reinforcing steel - Asphalt, concrete, aggregate base, and stabilized subgrade - Riprap rubble for shoreline and ditch stabilization - Pollution control and stormwater management devices - Services Requested: - Drainage system construction, geotechnical exploration, laboratory soil testing, site visits, and standard penetration tests - Stormwater management and erosion control during construction - Dewatering and removal/replacement of unsuitable materials - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Escambia County and FDOT technical specifications (excluding Division 1) - Adherence to environmental permits and geotechnical recommendations - Maintain at least one open traffic lane at all times - Coordination with utility owners for relocations - Section 401 Water Quality Certification, Coastal Zone Consistency, and Eastern Indigo Snake Protection Measures - Bidders must hold Escambia County Business License and General State Contractors License - No specific OEMs or branded vendors are named; products are generic construction materials and stormwater devices. - Estimated contract value is $440,000 based on grant funding, with potential for higher total project costs.

Description

The Gulf Beach Highway Drainage Improvements project aims to address repetitive home flooding in Navy Point by enhancing the drainage system on Sunset Avenue, connecting to McCarroll Rd, Ellis Dr., and Holmes Dr. The project involves implementing an underground conveyance system that outfalls into Bayou Grande. The solicitation includes construction and repair of the stormwater drainage system, complying with Escambia County Technical Specifications and Florida Department of Transportation standards. Bidders must submit proposals electronically by May 22, 2024, and attend a pre-proposal meeting on April 24, 2024.

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