The Escambia County Purchasing Department is seeking a licensed General Contractor or Utility Contractor to remove existing gas‑fired boilers and associated equipment in the MC Blanchard Judicial Building and install new, owner‑provided boilers, pumps, concrete pads, and related appurtenances. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and perform demolition, installation, and integration with the existing Trane SC+ control system. Bids are to be submitted electronically by October 7, 2026, with a mandatory 5 % bid bond. The project includes compliance with extensive insurance, licensing, and safety requirements, and the successful bidder will be required to execute the contract within five days of award.
• Scope: Demolition of existing boilers, installation of new owner‑supplied boilers and pumps, concrete pads, piping, controls, and electrical work.
• Location: MC Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, FL 32502.
• Pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory) on September 25, 2026 – only opportunity for site access.
• Submission: Electronic via ProcureNow portal; bid bond 5 % of total bid price.
• Required qualifications: Florida contractor’s license, insurance (general liability $1 M per occurrence, workers’ comp, auto, etc.), and proof of ability to handle mechanical construction.
• Award: “all‑or‑none” contract; evaluation based on lowest responsive and responsible bid.