Site work and new construction of a residential development in Pensacola, Florida. Completed plans call for the construction of a residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

Escambia County is soliciting bids for the construction of a single-family dwelling per attached plans and written specifications. After construction is complete, the home will be sold to an income-qualified homebuyer. Bidders/Firms must be licensed in the State of Florida as a General Contractor, Building Contractor, or Residential Contractor, and in good standing with Escambia County/City of Pensacola. Question Submission Deadline:October 21, 2024, 2:00pm All inquiries concerning the solicitation, including, but not limited to, the scope of work, specifications, additional requirements, attachments, general or supplemental terms and conditions, must be submitted to the Office of Purchasing via email through the e-procurement portal hosted by OpenGov, Attention: David MillerPurchasing Managerdwmiller@myescambia.com. Escambia County is soliciting bids for the construction of a single-family dwelling per attached plans and written specifications. After construction is complete, the home will be sold to an income-qualified homebuyer. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: American Rescue Plan-Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds may be used to construct a house on the property. Contractor may not be debarred from participating in Federal or State programs in order for bid to be awarded. Bidders/Firms must be licensed in the State of Florida as a General Contractor, Building Contractor, or Residential Contractor. Bidders/Firms must also be registered and in good standing with Escambia County/City of Pensacola. All work performed must be inspected (rough and final) and conform to the Ordinances of the governing jurisdiction(s), State Laws, and Florida Building Code. Permits will be paid by the Contractor. Permits, overhead, insurance, and profit must be included into each itemized price and not listed as a separate itemized price or listed under "miscellaneous." Water and electrical usage will be paid by the County. Water and sewer connections will be available at the site. Water and sewer impact and tap fees will be paid by the County. Escambia County will pay for recording of Notice of Commencement in public records. All materials and supplies shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, with all work completed in accordance with industry standards for new construction. All bids must take into consideration the elevation and grade of the property to determine the necessary materials and labor to construct the houses. Materials and/or equipment cannot be staged on adjacent properties. Withdrawal of Bids A bidder may withdraw its bid, either personally or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled time for Bid Opening. Requests to alter or withdraw a bid must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Director. Bids may not be altered or unilaterally withdrawn by the contractor after the scheduled time for bid opening. All bids not so withdrawn shall constitute an irrevocable offer and will remain subject to acceptance or rejection by the County for a period of 90 calendar days. Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance All bids will remain subject to acceptance or rejection by Escambia County for ninety (90) calendar days after the day of the bid opening. The County may, in its sole discretion, release any bid and return the bid security prior to the end of this period. Conditional or Incomplete Bids Escambia County specifically reserves the right to reject any conditional or incomplete bid. Addition/Deletion of Item(s) The County reserves the right to add or delete any item(s) from this bid or resulting contract when deemed to be in the County's best interest. Each offer shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check in the amount of 5% of the total offer. Checks or bonds are to be made payable to Escambia County, Florida. The amount of the check or bond is the amount of liquidated damages agreed upon should the Offeror fail or refuse to enter into a contract with the County. A County warrant in the amount of the bid check(s) of the successful Offeror(s) will be returned immediately after the Offeror and the County are mutually bound by the contract as evidenced by signatures thereto by an authorized representative of both the Offeror and the County, and/or the Offeror accepts the Purchase Order by signing the Solicitation, Offer, and Bid Form and returning to the County Purchasing department. Any unsuccessful Offeror(s) will have the amounts of their cashier's or certified check returned via County warrant promptly after award. All Offerors agree that any interest earned on any bid surety while in possession of the County, or its agents, shall be retained by the County. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS The County Must require the successful Offeror(s) to furnish separate Performance and Payment bonds, under pledge of adequate surety and covering up to 100% of the dollar value of the award / an amount specified (i.e. $5,000.00) on the forms provided by the County. Such bonds shall be issued by sureties authorized to act as a surety by the State of Florida. Bonds of the successful Offeror(s) shall be reviewed by the Office of Purchasing to assure compliance, the recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Recording Office, 1st Floor, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida 32502, by the successful Offeror at his expense before the contract is executed. The cost of recording is $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page. FIDELITY BOND The County may require the Contractor to furnish a Fidelity Bond to guarantee reimbursement to the County for losses resulting from proven acts of dishonesty by contract employees who handle cash or are exposed to opportunities for theft. Such bonds shall be issued by sureties authorized to act as a surety by the State of Florida. Bonds of the successful Offeror(s) shall be reviewed by the Office of Purchasing to assure compliance, the recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Recording Office, 1st Floor, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida, by the successful Offeror at his expense before the contract is executed. The cost of recording is $10.00 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page. TIME FOR COMPLETION The work included in this agreement shall be substantially completed within One Hundred Twenty (120) consecutive calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed. The bidder has an additional Thirty (30) consecutive calendar days from the date of substantial completion for a total number of One Hundred Fifty (150) consecutive calendar days to Final Completion. The number of days allowed does not include an allowance for calendar days missed due to weather. Extension of time will be allowed for delays due to weather if properly documented and reported to the Engineer. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Should the awarded vendor fail to complete the required services or make delivery of the commodities or equipment within the times(s) specified in the Agreement, or within such additional time(s) as may be granted by Escambia County, the County will suffer damage, the amount of which is difficult, if not impossible to ascertain therefore, the vendor shall pay to the County, as liquidated damages, the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00) for each calendar day of delay that actual completion extends beyond the time limit specified until such reasonable time as may be required for final completion of the work. Such sum is mutually agreed upon as a reasonable and proper amount of damages the County will sustain per diem by failure of the vendor to complete the services or make delivery within the specified time. The costs for liquidated damages shall not be construed as a penalty on the vendor. Within ten (10) days after the effective date of the agreement, but before Contractor starts the work at the Project site, a conference will be held for review and acceptance of the schedules referred to in paragraph 4.0, to establish procedures for processing applications for payment, and to establish a working understanding among the parties as to the work. All inquiries concerning the solicitation, including, but not limited to, the scope of work, specifications, additional requirements, attachments, general or supplemental terms and conditions, must be submitted to the Office of Purchasing via email through the e-procurement portal hosted by OpenGov, Attention: David MillerPurchasing Managerdwmiller@myescambia.com. All questions or inquiries must be received no later than the last day for questions stated on the cover page of the solicitation. Any modification to the bid documents will be in the form of a written addendum issued by the County not less than five (5) days prior to the date and time of bid closing. Addenda will be provided to each bidder via email and posted to the Escambia County website