# Dept of Management Services Florida #PD 25-26.087

Escambia County Seeks Contractor for ECAT Facility Horizontal Infrastructure Construction

**Posted:** September 10, 2026
**Respond By:** October 12, 2026
**Identifier:** PD 25-26.087
**NAICS:** 237990

This opportunity involves the construction of horizontal infrastructure for the new Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) Facility in Pensacola, FL.
- Government Buyer:
  - Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
  - Sub-agency: Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT)
  - Office: Office of Purchasing
- Scope of Work:
  - Complete all horizontal infrastructure improvements for the new ECAT Facility
  - Includes installation of utilities (sanitary sewer, potable water, reclaimed water, natural gas, electricity, communications), stormwater management, clearing and grubbing, silt fence and hay bale installation, lateral pavement patching, and temporary stabilization
  - Site preparation for future vertical construction (Administration Building, Bus Wash, Fuel Depot, Maintenance Building)
- Project Details:
  - Location: Clarinda Lane, between Pace Boulevard and Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL
  - Project funded by Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) via HUD
  - No specific OEMs or product brands required; focus is on construction services
- Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with federal contract provisions (HUD), Davis-Bacon wage determinations, Section 3 hiring/business participation
  - Strict tree protection and mitigation per county code
  - Environmental protections and soil management protocols
  - MBE/WBE participation encouraged
  - Suspension and debarment checks required
- Contractor Qualifications:
  - Must be a licensed Florida General Contractor or Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor
- Project Phasing:
  - This solicitation covers only Phase I (horizontal infrastructure); vertical construction will be a separate phase

### Description

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a licensed Underground or Utility Contractor to install all critical infrastructure for the New ECAT Facility. This facility will support an Administration Building, Bus Wash, Fuel Depot, and Maintenance Building located along Clarinda Lane in Pensacola, Florida. The project aims to provide a resilient, energy-efficient facility outside flood zones, including features like a stormwater pond and evacuation transportation services. The work includes horizontal infrastructure improvements with an accelerated construction schedule in two phases.

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