About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) invites bids for BNR Basin 3 cleaning services in Pensacola, Florida. The scope requires one-time cleaning of one biological nutrient removal basin, including the removal, transportation, and disposal of sludge, grit, vegetative matter, and other materials. Bidders must be US organizations performing work onsite, demonstrate the ability to perform at least 50% of the service costs with their own employees, and submit required certifications, insurance evidence, and a 5% bid bond. Questions must be submitted in writing by November 4, 2026. Sealed hard copy or electronic bids are due by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on November 12, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened, and ECUA intends to award the contract based on its judgment of the lowest and best bid from a responsible bidder.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Emerald Coast Utilities Authority
- Solicitation No.
- 2027-04
Scope of work
- Onetime cleaning services for one biological nutrient removal basin 3
- Removal of sludge, grit, vegetative matter, and other materials within the BNR basin
- Transportation and disposal of removed materials
- Weighing in and weighing out with each load to calculate material removed
- Coordination of work schedule and disposal methods with ECUA
- Providing ventilation, access egress, and portable restrooms
- Final inspection and cleanup/restoration of surrounding surface areas
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive and responsible bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Perform at least fifty percent (50%) of the cost of services using own employees
- Pass criminal history background checks and drug screen for personnel requiring site access
Documents to include with your response
- Required Bid Form
- Product literature, data, and information
- Written identification of deviations or exceptions
- Bid Bond
- List of Subcontractors and Suppliers
- Affidavit of No Coercion for Labor and Services
- Drug Free Workplace Certification
- Collusion and Conflict Certification
- E-Verify Certification
- Scrutinized Entities and Foreign Country of Concern Certification
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 04, 2026 by 12:00PM CT
- Proposals due
- November 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m., CT
- Bid opening
- November 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CT
- Anticipated award recommendation to Citizens Advisory Committee
- December 08, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (CT)
- Anticipated presentation to ECUA Board
- December 15, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. (CT)
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy or electronic via BidNet Direct
- Instructions
- Electronic bids submitted via www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/emeraldcoastutilitiesauthority. Hard copy bids delivered to Finance Conference Room (Rm #2202), Purchasing and Stores Division, 9255 Sturdevant Street, Ellyson Industrial Park, Pensacola, FL 32514, containing 1 original hard copy and 1 electronic copy on USB flash drive.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Pensacola, Florida
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability, Workers Compensation, Umbrella Liability, Pollution/Environmental Impairment Liability ($1,000,000 minimum). Bid bond of 5% required. Public construction bond of 100% required upon contract execution.
- Funding
- Section 255.0993(2) of Florida Statutes (Buy American requirement)