LAP - Regional Traffic Management Center Facility Construction Federal Funded Project FPID:451524-1-58-01 FAIN:D324-034B- Re-solicit

Notice is hereby given that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for Regional Traffic Management Center Facility Construction

- LAP Project. FPID:451524-1-58-01 FDOT FAIN: D324-034B

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Specifications may be secured by download from the Attachments Section of this solicitation. Questions concerning this request should be directed to the Escambia County Purchasing Office in writing utilizing OpenGov Software.

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners encourages all segments of the business community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses, minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the administration of contracts.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids, to reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to award the bid that it determines to be in the best interest of Escambia County.

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Notice

It is the specific legislative intent of the Board of County Commissioners that NO CONTRACT under this solicitation shall be formed between Escambia County and the awardee firm until such time as the contract is executed by the last party to the transaction.

Minium Qualifications: General Contractor licensed by the State of FL, registered and in good standing with Escambia County Board of Contractor Competency. Current registration with FL Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).

Proposals failing to provide such documentation with their sealed Proposals shall be considered nonresponsive.

To ensure that your Proposal is responsive, you are urged to request clarification or guidance on any issues involving this solicitation before submission of your response.

The County’s intent is to construct a new 19,940 square foot modern transportation management center on behalf of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (FL-AL TPO) on a site adjacent to the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This new facility will encompass a 4.23 acre site located at 6575 North W Street, Pensacola, FL.

Site development includes selective clearing of trees, site grading, construction of drainage structures including retention area, all utilities, paved parking areas and roadways, sidewalks, and other miscellaneous site structures. The building’s systems will include HVAC, fire suppression, power, backup systems, security systems, and all advanced Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology and office components required for a fully functioning, turn-key traffic management center.

The existing traffic signals in the FL-AL TPO region are located in Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, City of Pensacola, City of Gulf Breeze, and City of Milton (Agencies) and are currently connected via a system of both fiber optic and cellular communications to the Escambia County Traffic Signal Operation Center (TSOC) located at the Escambia County Central Office Complex. The Agencies currently operate and maintain all signals within their jurisdictions using in-house forces, in conjunction with consultant services provided by the FL-AL TPO as well as signal maintenance contractors. The Agencies’ currently rely upon the Escambia County TSOC for monitoring of the connected traffic signals.

The Agencies currently have Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) infrastructure consisting of modern controller assemblies and ITS equipment installed as part of a collaborative effort between FDOT District Three, the FL-AL TPO and the Agencies. This system includes modern advanced transportation controllers (ATC) and CCTV cameras for intersection monitoring throughout the region.

Upon completion of the Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC), primary control and operation of the field devices will occur in the new facility. Operation of the ATMS will be monitored and controlled from the RTMC by FL-AL TPO, which may include staff from the FL-AL TPO, consultant(s), the Agencies, FDOT, and law enforcement representatives.

The FL-AL TPO will own and operate the RTMC and will be responsible for all building repairs and maintenance. However, a permitted stormwater facility for the project is to be built on adjacent Escambia County EOC property through an Interlocal Agreement. This stormwater facility will be managed and maintained by the FL-AL-TPO.