# Dept of Management Services Florida #PD 25-26.116

Escambia County Solicits Bids for Energy-Efficient Window Replacement at Matt Bell and Ordon's Orvis Buildings

**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 06, 2026
**Identifier:** PD 25-26.116
**NAICS:** 238150

Escambia County is seeking bids for the replacement of east-facing windows on the 2nd floor of the Matt Bell Building (Tax Collector's Office) and the Ordon's Orvis Building (Supervisor of Elections) at 213 Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL.
- Government Buyer:
  - Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Office of Purchasing
  - Facilities Management is the project sponsor
- Scope of Work:
  - Replace six storefront glass panels at Matt Bell Building (2nd floor)
  - Replace three rectangular and five arched glass panels at Ordon's Orvis Building (2nd floor)
  - All new glazing must be energy-efficient, tempered, dual-pane low-e glass
  - Preserve existing window frames where possible; alternate pricing required for full frame replacement if needed
  - Installation must maintain the architectural aesthetics and exterior appearance of the buildings
  - All work must be code-compliant, weather-tight, and visually consistent with current architecture
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Window glazing replacement (main scope)
  - Window framing replacement (alternate scope)
  - 10% owner's contingency included in both base and alternate bids
- Unique Requirements:
  - Lump sum pricing for glazing replacement and alternate with framing
  - Only one pre-bid site visit opportunity
  - Compliance with city architectural review board approval
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified contractors and glass manufacturers.

### Description

This project involves replacing the east-facing windows on the 2nd floor of the Matt Bell Building and the Ordon's Orvis Building located in Downtown Pensacola, Florida. The replacement will use new energy-efficient glazing that maintains the existing architectural aesthetics. The contractor is encouraged to preserve the existing window frames where possible and must seek approval for any frame replacements. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for site access, and all bids must be submitted electronically by October 6, 2026.

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