CDBG-DR HS020 New Century Community Shelter Project Phase 2 - Building Construction

The County of Escambia, FL, is soliciting a prime contractor to construct a new community shelter addition and renovate an existing gymnasium at 720 E Hecker Rd, Century, FL. Funded with a CDBG‑DR grant, the project includes full structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire‑protection, and security systems, as well as site work, utilities, and finish interiors. The contract is a lump‑sum award with a 240‑day construction schedule (plus 30‑day punch‑list period) and requires the contractor to manage all subcontractors, obtain permits, and provide a quality‑control plan. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid walk‑through is scheduled for October 27, 2026; questions are due November 4, 2026; bids are due November 16, 2026. The successful bidder must hold a valid Florida General Contractor license and meet extensive insurance and bonding requirements. • Location: 720 E Hecker Rd, Century, FL (Escambia County) • Scope: New ≈ 200,000 sf shelter addition + renovation of existing gymnasium (structural, MEP, fire, security, interior finishes) • Funding: Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) • Schedule: 240 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, plus 30 days for punch‑list • Mandatory qualifications: FL General Contractor (or Underground Utility) license, insurance, performance/bid bonds, SAM registration • Pre‑bid walk‑through: Oct 27 2026 (non‑mandatory) • Bid deadline: Nov 16 2026, 1:00 PM (electronic) • Contract type: Lump‑sum, with allowances, unit‑price items, and one optional alternate (telescopic seating)