Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · SANTA ROSA COUNTY

    Pest Control Services

    Issued by Santa Rosa County
    countyInvitation to BidSanta Rosa CountySol. 262815
    Open · 13d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    13
    due Jul 6, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 19, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Santa Rosa
    county
    NAICS CODE
    561710
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Santa Rosa County seeks sealed bids for pest control services at multiple county facilities, including termite and regular treatments. Licensed contractors must submit bids electronically by July 6, 2026. The county encourages diverse business participation and reserves the right to award multiple contracts.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    262815
    Type / RFx
    Invitation to Bid
    Status
    open
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    June 19, 2026
    Due Date
    July 6, 2026
    NAICS Code
    561710AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Santa Rosa County
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Santa Rosa County

    Description

    Notice is hereby given that the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for Pest Control Services.

    Please submit electronic responses via the County e-Procurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santarosafl. Submittals may be received up to but not later than 10:00 am on Monday, July 6, 2026.

    Specifications may be secured through the Santa Rosa County e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santarosafl Questions concerning this request should be submitted through the e-Procurement Portal by 12:00 pm on Monday, June 29, 2026

    Santa Rosa 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 for sound documented reasons, and to award the bid that it determines to be in the best interest of Santa Rosa County.

    By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 26-041
    • Department: Facilities Management
    • Department Head: Rod Hardy (Facilities Superintendent)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-06-29T17:00:44.441Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Additional Insurance Required

      The following outlines additional insurance coverage requirements, along with their minimum limits, for the given project. This coverage is in addition to the standard requirement.

      General Requirements:

          1. Carrier rating shall be A.M. best rating of B++V or better.
          2. Notice of Cancellation, Non-Renewal, or material change in coverage shall be provided to Santa Rosa County at least 30 days prior to action.
          3. Santa Rosa County shall be named as additional insured on all policies except Workers' Compensation.
    • Pre-Bid Activity

      Except as provided in this section, respondents are prohibited from contacting or lobbying the County, County Administrator, Commissioners, County staff, or any other person authorized on behalf of the County related or involved with the solicitation. All inquiries on the scope of work, specifications, additional requirements, attachments, terms and general conditions or instructions, or any issue must be directed in writing, via the County e-Procurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santarosafl

      All questions or inquiries must be received no later than the last day for questions stated in  26-041Pest Control Services & Legal Notice. Any addenda or other modification to the bid documents will be issued by the County prior to the date and time of bid closing, as written addenda, and will be posted to the Santa Rosa County e-Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the bidder has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications to their email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santarosafl

      Such written addenda or modification shall be part of the bid documents and shall be binding upon each respondent. Each respondent is required to acknowledge receipt of all addenda. No respondent may rely upon any verbal modification or interpretation.

    • PURPOSE

      Santa Rosa County is accepting sealed proposals from experienced contractors to provide the necessary labor and materials for pest control at various Santa Rosa County facilities. The county has several facilities that will be placed on regular treatment schedules. Several facilities will also be treated for termites in addition to regular treatments. The County reserves the right to issue contracts to multiple vendors.

    • Misc. Federal Requirements

      All respondents should be aware that some federal funds may be utilized int he course of services being performed under this agreement, as such, respondent agrees that it shall adhere to all necessary federal regulations and the Uniform Administrative Guidance (2 CFR 200). Further, the respondent acknowledges that the Federal government is not a party to this agreement and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non-federal entity, Respondent, or any other party pertaining to any matter resulting from any award. Should a federal awarding agency require adherence to Supplemental Standard Terms and Conditions relevant to any award hereunder, such conditions will be included for review and approval as a condition of any amendment or task order. 

    • Summary

      Notice is hereby given that the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for Pest Control Services.

      Please submit electronic responses via the County e-Procurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santarosafl. Submittals may be received up to but not later than 10:00 am on Monday, July 6, 2026.

      Specifications may be secured through the Santa Rosa County e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santarosafl Questions concerning this request should be submitted through the e-Procurement Portal by 12:00 pm on Monday, June 29, 2026

      Santa Rosa 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 for sound documented reasons, and to award the bid that it determines to be in the best interest of Santa Rosa County.

      By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida.

    • SCOPE OF SERVICES

      Contractor shall furnish all labor and materials to control all crawling and flying pests including, but not limited to, rodents, spiders, roaches, ants, flies, wasps, and hornets.

      The qualified contractor shall be licensed in the State of Florida, for this type of work, able to meet the insurance and bonding requirements, and have experience with all work defined in the scope.

      Due to the security-sensitive nature of this project, the county reserves the right to conduct a criminal background check for each person who will be providing services in response to this solicitation. If requested, the contractor shall submit a BCI Criminal History Report dated within 30 days of response to ITB for each employee who will be on-site, that shows "Criminal History Verified" and has Arrest History attachment. Employees who have any convictions on their BCI record may be subject to further review and approval by the county. The county may reject any response to this ITB that involves services from a person of entity that the county determines is unfit or unqualified to fulfill the requirements of this ITB.

      All work must meet current industry standards including all Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.

      The county reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, and to waive minor irregularities in any submission.

      All costs related tot he preparation of submissions and any related activities are the sole responsibility of the vendor. No reimbursement will be made by the county for any costs incurred in preparing a submission.

      Once submitted, all bids, including attachments, supplementary materials, addenda, etc. become the property of the county and will not be returned to the respondent. The county reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted, and to request additional information from any respondent.

      The county welcomes and encourages submissions from women and minority owned business, the county reserves the right to negotiate and hold discussions with prospective service providers, as necessary, however, the county may award this contract without discussion of submissions received from prospective service providers. The county reserves the right to issue contracts to multiple service providers.

    • Preparation of Bid

      The respondent shall submit bids in accordance with the public notice. The respondent shall submit bids in accordance with bid documents and must be listed on the Division of Corporations website (Sunbiz) for the FEIN provided.

      Any proposal which contains any omissions, erasures, alterations, additions, irregularities of any kind, or items not called for which shall in any manner fail to conform to the conditions of public notice may be rejected.

      A bid submitted by a partnership shall be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner (whose title must appear under the signature). The official address of the partnership shall be shown below the signature.

      A bid submitted by a limited liability company shall be executed in the name of the firm by a member and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of formation of the firm and the official address of the firm must be shown below the signature.

      A bid submitted by an individual shall show the respondent’s name and official address.

      A bid submitted by a joint venture shall be executed by each joint venture in the manner indicated on the bid form. The official address of the joint venture must be shown below the signature.

      The bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all addenda, the numbers of which shall be filled in on the form. The address and telephone number for communications regarding the bid shall be shown.

      If the respondent is an out-of-state corporation, the bid shall contain evidence of respondent’s authority and qualification to do business as an out-of-state corporation in the State of Florida. A state contractor license number for the State of Florida shall also be included on the bid form. Respondent shall be licensed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes.

      The bid shall be based upon the completion of the Work according to the drawings and specifications, together with all addenda thereto.

    • Worker's Compensation
      Proprietor/Executive Officers Exclusion not allowed


      $100,000 Employees Liability
      $100,000 Accident - Disease
      $500,000 Disease policy limit
    • Submittal of Bid

      A bid shall be submitted no later than the date and time prescribed in the solicitation and shall be accompanied by the bid security and other required documents. Applicable bond documents may be uploaded, but any physical checks presented must be delivered to the Procurement Office prior to the Bid Opening. Offers by email, facsimile, or telephone will NOT be accepted.

    • Commercial General Liability
      Including Premises operations - Products completed ops
      Contractual Liability and Personal and Advertising Liability
      $1,000,000 CSL
      $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate
    • PEST CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
      • There are facilities that will be on a regular treatment schedule, as well as termite treatment, other facilities will be treated on an as needed basis only.
      • All chemicals shall be stored, handled, and applies within the manufacturer's guidelines and in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. Care shall be taken to ensure the comfort and safety of all employees and visitors at the premises where the applications are carried out.
      • Contractor will be required to control all rodents and crawling/flying pests - particularly spiders, roaches, ants, flies, wasps, and hornets.
      • Areas near county water utility treatment and storage facilities shall only be treated with products approved by the water utility manager or appointee. 
    • FACILITIES

      Regular Treatments

      Milton:

      Administrative Annex Suites

      Administrative Building

      Animal Services Facility

      Auditorium/Facilities Management Office

      Bagdad Community Center

      Byrom Building

      Central Landfill Office

      Clerk of Courts Archives Warehouse

      Coop Extension Office

      Courthouse

      Development Services

      Emergency Operations Center

      Engineering/Environmental Building

      Engineering Satellite Office

      Milton Library

      Administration Library

      Public Works Road & Bridge

      Recycle Office

       

      Pace:

      Don Salter Community Center

      Benny Russell Park - Event Room

      Pace Library

      Jay:

      Chumuckla Park Community Center

      Fidelis Cafeteria

       

      Gulf Breeze:

      Gulf Breeze Library

      South Service Center

      Tiger Point Community Center

       

      Navarre:

      Navarre Library

      Navarre Visitor Center

      Navarre Beach Utilities

       

      Termite Treatments

      Milton:

      Central Landfill Office

      Household Hazardous Waste Center

      Recycle Office

       

      Pace:

      Benny Russell Park - New Restroom

       

      Gulf Breeze:

      Gulf Breeze Library

       

      Herbicide/Insecticide Treatments:

      Milton:

      Bagdad Mill Site

      East Milton

       

      Jay:

      Chumuckla Park

      Fidelis Park

       

      Navarre:

      Navarre Soccer Complex

      Navarre Sports Complex

       

      Pace:

      PARA Football

      Santa Rosa Soccer Park

      Santa Rosa Sports Complex

       

      Gulf Breeze:

      Tiger Point Park

       

      Fire Ant Treatments:

      Milton:

      Bagdad Mill Site

      Bagdad Park

      East Milton Horse Arena

      East Milton Rec

      Locklin

      McAllister

      Optimist

      Santa Villa Park

      Veterans Memorial

      Pace:

      Benny Russell

      PARA Football Park

      Santa Rosa Soccer/Horse

       

      Jay:

      Chumuckla Park

      Fidelis Park

       

      Gulf Breeze:

      La Leyenda

      T. Roland Brown Memorial Park

      Swenson Park

      Tiger Point Park

      Villa Venyce

       

      Navarre:

      Navarre Park

      Navarre Soccer

      Navarre Sports Complex

       

      Eglin AFB:

      Holley Ball Field

       

      Peter Prince Airport Hangar Regular treatment completed twice a year.

       

    • Automobile Liability - including Hired and Non-owned
      Automobile Liability - including Hired and Non-owned$1,000,000 CSL
    • Integrity of Bid Documents

      Respondents shall use the original documents provided on the Santa Rosa County e-Procurement Portal and enter information only in the spaces where a response is requested. Respondents may use an attachment to the documents if sufficient space is not available. Any modifications or alterations to the original documents by the respondent, whether intentional or otherwise, will constitute grounds for rejection of a submittal. Any such modification or alteration that a respondent wishes to propose must be clearly stated in the respondent’s response in the form of an addendum to the original bid documents.

    • Withdrawal of Submittals

      Any Respondent may withdraw its Submittal, either personally or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled time for opening Submittals.

    • Professional Liability
      Professional Liability$1,000,000 Per Occurrence
    • Asbestos Removal Liability
      Asbestos Removal Liability$2,000,000 Per Occurrence
    • Interpretation

      No oral interpretation will be made to any Respondent as to the meaning of the drawings or specifications. Every interpretation made to a Respondent will be in the form of an Addendum to the specifications. Addenda will be furnished to each Respondent, but it shall be the Respondent’s responsibility to make inquiry as to Addenda issued. All such addenda shall become part of the contract and all Respondents shall be bound by such Addenda whether received by the Respondent.

    • Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance

      All responses will remain subject to acceptance or rejection by Santa Rosa County for sixty (60) calendar days after the day of the response opening. The County may, in its sole discretion, release any response and return the bid security prior to the end of this period.

    • Medical Malpractice
      Medical Malpractice$1,000,000 Per Occurrence
    • Conditional and Incomplete Bids

      Santa Rosa County specifically reserves the right to reject any conditional response.

    • Procurement of Recovered Materials

      Contractor and any subcontractors agree to comply with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247.  In the performance of this contract and to the extent practicable, the Contractor and subcontractors are to use products containing the highest percentage of recovered materials for items designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under 40 CFR Part 247 whenever:

      1) The contract requires procurement of $10,000 or more of a designated item during the fiscal year; or

      2) The contractor has procured $10,000 or more of a designated item using Federal funding during the previous fiscal year.

      The list of EPA-designated items is available at www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-construction-products.

      Section 6002(c) establishes exceptions to the preference for recovery of EPA-designated products if the contractor can demonstrate the item is:

      a) Not reasonably available within a timeframe providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

      b) Fails to meet reasonable contract performance requirements; or

      c) Is only available at an unreasonable price. 

    • Garage Liability
      Garage Liability$1,000,000 Per Occurrence
    • Addition/Deletion of an Item

      The County reserves the right to add or delete any item from this response or resulting contract when deemed to be in the County’s best interest.

    • Garage Keepers Liability
      Garage Keepers Liability

      $500,000 Comprehensive
      $500,000 Collision
    • Debarment and Suspension

      Contractor as part of the procurement response, Attachment “A” has submitted to the County a certification that Contractor and its principals, if applicable, are not presently debarred or suspended by any Federal department or agency from participating in this transaction.  Contractor now agrees to verify, to the extent applicable, that for each lower tier subcontractor that exceeds $25,000 as a “covered transaction” under the Services to be provided is not presently disbarred or otherwise disqualified from participating in the federally assisted services.  The Contractor agrees to accomplish this verification by:

      1) Checking the System for Award Management at website:  http://www.sam.gov.

      2) Collecting a certification statement similar to the Certification of Offeror/Bidder Regarding Debarment, above.

      3) Inserting a clause or condition in the covered transaction with the lower tier contract. 

    • Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises

      Contractor must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible, in accordance with 2 CFR 200.321.  If subcontracts are to be let, prime contractor will require compliance by all sub-contractors.  Information regarding certified M/WBE firms can be obtained from (the following list is not exhaustive): 

      • Florida Department of Management Services (Office of Supplier Diversity); 
      • Florida Department of Transportation;
      • Minority Business Development Center in most large cities; and
      • Local Government M/DBE programs in many large counties and cities.
    • Inland Marine-Bailee's Insurance
      Inland Marine-Bailee's Insurance$TBD
    • Specification Exceptions

      Specifications are based on the most current literature available. Respondent shall clearly list any change in the manufacturer’s specifications which conflict with the proposal specifications. Respondent must also explain any deviation from the proposal specification in writing. Failure of the respondent to comply with these provisions will result in respondents being held responsible for all costs required to bring the equipment in compliance with bid specifications.

    • Familiarity with Laws

      All applicable Federal and State laws, County and municipal ordinances, orders, rules, regulations and General Terms and Conditions of all authorities having jurisdiction over the project shall apply to the solicitation throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though they were written in full therein.

    • Moving and Rigging Floater
      Moving and Rigging FloaterEndorsement to CGL
    • Special Conditions – Additional Federal Requirements

      As some or all of the Services to be provided under this Agreement may be funded with federal funds.  Contractor agrees to adhere to the required additional federal requirements set forth in Attachment “E” and incorporated herein by reference.

    • Crime/Dishonesty Bond
      Crime/Dishonesty Bond$TBD
    • Examination of Documents and Site

      It is the responsibility of the respondent to inspect the site, scope of the work, and to understand the relevant documents, such as drawings, specifications, addenda, and any other information that may affect the execution of the work and the resources needed. Respondents should ensure that they have a clear and comprehensive knowledge of all the conditions and requirements that may impact the performance of the work under the contract.

    • Grant or Agreement Requirements

      Through the course of this Agreement the County may be awarded state or federal grants that may fund some or all of the Services to be provided under this agreement. Contractor will be provided a copy of the executed grant agreement should one be awarded for all or part of the project and agrees to comply with all the requirements of the grant agreement.

    • Builders Risk/Installation Floater
      Builders Risk/Installation FloaterProvide coverage in full amount of contract.
    • Right to Reject

      The County reserves the right to waive informalities in a submission, to reject any or all submissions with or without cause, and accept the submission that in its judgment is in the best interest of the County. 

    • Access to Records. The following access to records requirements apply to this contract

      1. The Contractor agrees to provide (insert name of state agency or local or Indian tribal government), (insert name of recipient), the FEMA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.

      2. The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.

      3. The Contractor agrees to provide the FEMA Administrator or his authorized representatives access to construction or other work sites pertaining to the work being completed under the contract.

      4. In compliance with the Disaster Recovery Act of 2018, the (write in name of the non- federal entity) and the Contractor acknowledge and agree that no language in this contract is intended to prohibit audits or internal reviews by the FEMA Administrator or the Comptroller General of the United States.

      The contractor shall not use the DHS seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions of flags or likenesses of DHS agency officials without specific FEMA pre- approval.

      This is an acknowledgement that FEMA financial assistance will be used to fund all or a portion of the contract. The contractor will comply with all applicable Federal law, regulations, executive orders, FEMA policies, procedures, and directives.

      The Federal Government is not a party to this contract and is not subject to any obligations or liabilities to the non-Federal entity, contractor, or any other party pertaining to any matter resulting from the contract.

      The Contractor acknowledges that 31 U.S.C. Chap. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to the Contractor’s actions pertaining to this contract.

    • Disqualification of Respondents

      Any of the following reasons may be considered as sufficient for the disqualification of a respondent and the rejection of its response:

      • Submission of more than one response for the same work from an individual, firm, or corporation under the same or different name. Evidence that the respondent has a financial interest in the firm of another respondent for the same work.
      • Evidence of collusion among respondents. Participants in such collusion will receive no recognition as respondents for any future work of the County until such participant has been reinstated as a qualified respondent.
      • Incomplete work which in the judgment of the County might hinder or prevent the respondents prompt completion of additional work if awarded.
      • Failure to pay or satisfactorily settle all bills due for labor and material on contracts in effect at the time of issuing the solicitation or default under previous contract.
      • Listing of the respondent by any Local, State or Federal Government/Agency on its debarred/suspended vendor list. 
    • System of Award Management (SAM)

      All respondents must be registered with the Federal System of Award Management (SAM) and be up to date on all registration of requirements at the time of contract award. Noncompliance will result in no award of contract for this submission.

    • Owner's Protective Liability
      Owner's Protective Liability$
    • Discrimination

      An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a response on a contract to provide goods or services to a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit responses on leases of real property to a public entity, may not award or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity.

    • Procurement of Recovered Materials

      All respondents must comply with section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines.

    • Excess/Umbrella Liability
      Excess/Umbrella Liability$
    • Review of Procurement Documents

      Per Section 119.071 (1)(b)-2., Florida Statutes, sealed bids, proposals, or replies received by the County pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt from public disclosure until such time as the County provides notice of an intended decision or until 30 days after opening the bids, proposals, or final replies, whichever is earlier.

    • Domestic preference

      Although the County has no local preference, in accordance with 2CFR 200.322, the County may consider preference for the use of products and materials produced in the United States.

    • Compliance with Florida Statute 119.0701

      The Respondent shall comply with all the provisions of section 119.0701, Florida Statutes relating to the public records which requires, among other things, that the Respondent: (a) Keep and maintain public records; (b) Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that the public agency would provide the records; (c) ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law; and (d) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public records in possession of the respondent upon termination of the contract.

      IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT (850) 983-1857, susant@santarosa.fl.gov; 6495 CAROLINE STREET, SUITE M, MILTON, FLORIDA 32570.

    • Contract with the Enemy

      In accordance with 2CFR 200.215, it is acknowledged that no services under this contract are to be performed outside the United States and its territories nor in support of a contingency operation in which members of the Armed Forces are actively engaged in hostilities.

    • Unauthorized Aliens/Patriot's Act

      Knowing employment by respondent or its subcontractors of any alien not authorized to work by the immigration laws is prohibited and shall be a default of the contract. If the respondent is notified or becomes aware of such default, the respondent shall take steps as are necessary to terminate said employment with 24 hours of notification or actual knowledge that an alien is being employed. Respondent's failure to take such steps as are necessary to terminate the employment of any said alien within 24 hours notification or actual knowledge that an alien is being employed shall be grounds for immediate termination of the contract. Respondent shall take all commercially reasonable precautions to ensure that it and its subcontractors do not employ persons who are not authorized to work by the immigration laws.

    • Suspension or Termination for Convenience

      The County may, at any time, without cause, order Respondent in writing to suspend, delay or interrupt the work in whole or in part for such period as the County may determine, or to terminate all or a portion of the Contract for the County’s convenience. Upon such termination, the Contract Price earned to the date of termination shall be paid to Respondent, but Respondent waives any claim for damages, including loss of profits arising out of or related to the early termination. Those Contract provisions which by their nature survive final acceptance shall remain in full force and effect. If the County orders a suspension, the Contract price and Contract time may be adjusted for increases in the cost and time caused by suspension, delay, or interruption. No adjustment shall be made to the extent that performance is, was or would have been so suspended, delayed or interrupted by reason for which Respondent is responsible; or that an equitable adjustment is made or denied under another provision of this Contract.

    • Failure of Performance/Delivery

      In case of default by the Vendor, the County after due notice (oral or written) may procure the necessary supplies or services from other sources and hold the Vendor responsible for difference in cost incurred. Continuous instances of default shall result in cancellation of the award and removal of the Vendor from the response list for duration of one (1) year, at the option of the County.

    • Protection of Resident Workers

      The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners actively supports the immigration and Nationality Act (INA) which includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verifications, and nondiscrimination. Under the INA, employers may hire only persons who may legally work int he United States (i.e., citizens and nationals of the U.S.) and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. The employer must verify the identity and employment eligibility of anyone hired, which includes completing the Employment Eligibility Verifications. The respondent shall establish appropriate procedures and controls so no services or products under the Contract Documents will be performed or manufactured by any worker who is not legally eligible to perform such services or employment. Santa Rosa County reserves the right to request documentation shoeing compliance with the requirements.

      Respondents doing construction business with Santa Rosa County are required to use the Federal Government Department of Homeland Security's website and use the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verifications System to confirm eligibility of all employees to work in the United States. 

       

    • Audit

      If requested, respondent shall permit the County or an authorized, independent audit agency to inspect all data and records of respondent relating to its performance and its subcontracts under this bid from the date of the award through three (3) years after the expiration of contract.

    • Buy America (Build America, Buy America Act (Public Law 117-58, 29 U.S.C. § 50101. Executive Order 14005)

      Applies to purchases of iron, steel, manufactured products and construction materials permanently incorporated into infrastructure projects, where federal grant funding agency requires it or if the grant funds which may come from any federal agency, but most commonly: the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Amtrack and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Requirement: All iron, steel, manufactured products and construction materials used under a federally grant funded project must be produced in the United States.  Additional requirements may apply depending on the Federal Granting Agency provisions. Proposers shall be required to submit a completed Buy America Certificate with this procurement, an incomplete certificate may deem the proposer’s submittal non-responsive.

    • Non-Collusion

      Respondent certifies that it has entered into no agreement to commit a fraudulent, deceitful, unlawful, or wrongful act, or any act which may result in an unfair advantage over other respondents. See Florida Statute 838.22.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity (2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(C); 41 CFR § 61-1.4; 41 CFR 61-4.3; Executive Order 11246).

      During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

      (1) The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

      (2) The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

      (3) The Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the said labor union or workers’ representatives of the Contractor’s commitments under this section and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

      (4) The Contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

      (5) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.

      (6) In the event of the Contractor’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.

      (7) The Contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (1) and the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however, that in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the administering agency the Contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

    • Public Entity Crime Information

      Pursuant to Florida Statute 287.133, a respondent may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity more than the threshold amount provided in s. 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

      Note: For respondent’s convenience, this certification form is enclosed and is made a part of the solicitation package.

    • Investigation of Respondent

      The County may make such investigations, as it deems necessary to determine the stability of the respondent to perform the work and that there is no conflict of interest. The respondent shall furnish to the County any additional information and financial data for this purpose as the County may request.

    • Form of Agreement

      The Contract form shall be provided by the Procurement Office. The successful contractor shall, within 10 days after receipt of the Notice of Award and the contract forms or documents, sign and return to the County Procurement Office all required contract documents. The awarded contractor shall also provide the policies of insurance or insurance certificate as required. All insurance documents shall be approved by Santa Rosa County Risk Management before the successful contractor proceeds with the work.

      The contractor is responsible for submitting along with their response any exceptions it has to the standard terms of contract, within the attached sample contract. Failure to submit exceptions at time of submittal of the bid will be considered a waiver by the respondent to contest or request exception to the contract provisions.  Any exceptions to the standard terms of contract will be taken into consideration as part of the County’s review of the response.  The County reserves the right to reject bids depending on the substance of the exceptions. 

    • Bid Guarantee

      Each response must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid, and copies of all required licenses. Such Bid Bond or Check is given with the understanding and agreement that it guarantees:

      (1) that the bidder will not withdraw his/her bid for a period of 60 days after the bids have been opened; and, (2) that if his bid is accepted, the Bidder will enter into the written Contract with Santa Rosa County and furnish the required Performance Bond Payment Bond Insurance Certificates, within 10 days after receipt of Notice of Award of his bid. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 255.05, should the contract exceed $200,000, the Contractor shall be required to execute and record performance and payment bonds. These bonds must state the name and principal business address of both the principal and the surety and a description of the project sufficient to identify it. In the event the bidder fails to comply with any of these conditions and requirements in whole or in part, the full amount of the bond or check shall be automatically forfeited to Santa Rosa County as damages on account of the default of the bidder.

    Submission Requirements

    • Please provide Federal Identification Number (FEIN) (required)
    • Solicitation Requirements (required)

      I certify that I have read through the solicitation, in its entirety, and verify that I understand all materials provided.

    • Scrutinized Company Certification (required)

      I certify this respondent is not participating in a boycott of Israel, is not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, and it does not have business operations in Cuba or Syria. 

    • Contract Execution and Payment/Performance Bond (required)

      I certify, if selected, the contract shall be executed and returned, along with the Payment/Performance Bond (if required), to Santa Rosa County Procurement within 10 days of respondent's receipt of draft contract. Failure to do so shall be just cause for forfeiture of the respondents guaranty. 

    • Human Trafficked Labor (required)

      I certify this respondent does not utilize human trafficked labor, in compliance with Section 787.06, Florida Statute.

    • Drug-Free Workplace Certification (required)

      I certify this respondent complies fully with Drug-Free Workplace Section 287.087, Florida Statutes.

    • Certificate of Insurance (required)

      Please upload a copy of current required insurance declaration page with Santa Rosa County named interest or Letter of Insurability from carrier stating the the levels of coverage will be obtained.

    • Certificate of Authority to do business from the State of Florida (SunBiz) (required)

      Please upload Certificate of Authority to do business here.

    • Sworn Statement Pursuant to Section 287.133(3)(A), Florida Statutes on Entity Crimes. (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete and have notarized. An online notarization option will be provided for you when responding.

    • References (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

    • Conflict of Interest (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

    • Debarment Form (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

    • Work Hours and Safety Standards Certification (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certificate (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Proposed Subcontractors

      Please provide names and addresses for any proposed subcontractors to be utilized for work on this project. )if applicable)

    • Any additional attachnents.

      Please upload any additional documents for your submission.

    • Solicitation Type (required)

      Invitation to Quote: Requires at least three quotes and is based on the lowest qualified bid.

      Invitation to Bid: Lowest/most responsive bid.

      Request for Proposal: Proposers ranked by staff or the Board. Presentations may be required.

      Request for Qualifications: Proposers ranked by staff or the Board. Presentations may be required.

      Invitation to Negotiate: Proposers ranked by staff or the Board. Presentations may be required.

    • Is this a construction project? (required)
    • What is the estimated budget for the project? (required)
    • Will the following be required? (required)
    • What is the bid guarantee amount? (required)

      The following statement will autofill: 5% of total bid price

    • What will the funding source(s) be? (required)
    • What are the grant terms or special requirements? (required)

      Please list any terms or special requirements the grant requires and upload any grant documents you have available. 

    • Has the state grant been awarded? (required)

      Select one.

    • What is the state grant title/number? (required)

      Enter grant information

    • Has the Federal grant been awarded? (required)

      Select one.

    • What is the Federal grant title/number? (required)
    • Have you uploaded the Grant documents to the attachment section? (required)
    • Will Equal Employment Opportunity be required? (required)

      (2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(C); 41 CFR § 61-1.4; 41 CFR 61-4.3; Executive Order 11246).

    • Will Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act be required? (required)

      (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.) and (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387) 

    • Will Davis-Bacon Act be required (required)

      (2 CFR Part 200; 29 CFR Part 5)

    • Will Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment be required? (required)

      (31 U.S. C. 1352)

    • Will Work Hour and Safety Standards be required? (required)

      (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708).

    • Will there be a Pre-Bid meeting? (required)

      Select one.

    • Will this be mandatory? (required)

      Select one.

    • When and where will the Pre-bid be held? (required)
    • How many calendar days allowed for project completion? (required)

      Please enter only the numerical value. (ex. 30, 60, 90)

    • What are the insurance requirements? (required)

      Please select all that apply.

    • Ready for final payment within ___ calendar days of project completion.  (required)
    • What will the amount of the liquidated damages be? (required)

      Example: $1,500.00

    • How many calendar days allowed for project completion? (required)

    Key dates

    1. June 19, 2026Published
    2. July 6, 2026Responses Due

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