Escambia County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Pensacola, FL
Country:: US

Escambia County RFPs

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Derelict Vessel Removal, Transport and Disposal - 20' Four Winns - WM2640
Open
Jul 30, 2026
Closes
Aug 6, 2026
Escambia County Marine Resources Division is requesting a price quote to float, remove, transport, and dispose of a derelict 20' Four Winns vessel located in Perdido Bay, including disposal at the Perdido Landfill. The solicitation is a sealed invitation to quote supporting Escambia County's application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity Announcement, rather than a grant application itself. Quotes are due August 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with questions due August 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
CDBG-DR Oakfield Palafox Stormwater Upgrades - HS005 RFP
Open
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 24, 2026
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the CDBG-DR Oakfield Palafox Stormwater Upgrades (HS005) construction project. The work covers approximately 6,200 linear feet along the Palafox Street corridor and includes roadway reconstruction, stormwater drainage improvements, utility relocation and replacement, sanitary sewer upgrades, sidewalk improvements, and rehabilitation of the West Oakfield Pond facility. This is an open Invitation to Bid for construction services—not a solicitation to administer or award a grant—with bids due August 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.
Perdido Landfill & Palafox Transfer Stations Scale Maintenance- 2nd Re-Solicit
Open
Jul 29, 2026
Closes
Aug 12, 2026
Escambia County Waste Services is seeking a contractor to provide annual maintenance and repair services for truck scales at the Perdido Landfill and Palafox Transfer Station. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, parts, tools, transportation, and related resources for inspecting, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing the scales, and must maintain a service facility within 300 miles of Pensacola with 4-to-6-hour emergency response capability. Bids are due August 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

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Census ID
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194472
Employee FTE
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2,100
Population
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333,834
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How to Sell to Escambia County

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- Sole Source: Only if your solution is truly unique—contact Purchasing at 850-595-4980 or purchasing@myescambia.com for justification requirements.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Florida DMS State Contracts & Agreements, NASPO ValuePoint, BuyBoard, and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
- Escambia County, FL rarely relies on sole source and there is no stated standard dollar threshold in the guidance. Treat sole source as a secondary, opportunistic path. If unavoidable, contact the Purchasing Division (850-595-4980; purchasing@myescambia.com) to obtain the justification requirements before proceeding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- Escambia County uses cooperative purchasing and explicitly authorizes it (Code of Ordinances Sec. 46-94) to streamline buys, including those over the $50,000 threshold, with Purchasing validation. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from Escambia County

Escambia County Contractor Competency Board Regular Meeting
Date: May 5, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a Board Secretary status report regarding the search for a new licensing board investigator. The board reviewed and approved various contractor applications, including requests for examinations for general contractors, roofing contractors, and residential contractors, as well as applications for licensure reinstatement and the qualification of an additional entity for construction services.
Escambia County Contractor Competency Board Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 2, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed several contractor applications, including requests for examination and reinstatement, and approved multiple additions to the agenda. The Board Secretary introduced a new investigator and discussed efforts to streamline the complaint presentation process. Specific cases regarding contractor license reinstatement and reciprocity were reviewed, with some approvals granted subject to specific conditions like proof of payment. Additionally, the board conducted probable cause hearings and addressed contractor complaints involving poor workmanship, job abandonment, and failure to pull required permits.
Escambia County Contractor Competency Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 7, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a public forum regarding a construction contract dispute involving a homeowner and a contractor. Board members and staff discussed the status of active permits, potential extensions, and the board's authority in resolving the conflict. Additionally, the Board reviewed several contractor applications for examination, approving applications for residential contractors, a master plumber, and a specialty structure contractor. The Board also addressed a probable cause hearing regarding a residential construction case, reviewing evidence and witness testimony regarding quality of work and permitting issues.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Escambia County.

Debbie BowersAssistant County Administrator

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Wesley M. HallAssistant County Administrator

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Tim TolbertBuilding Official/Building Services Department Director

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John ErarChief Information Officer

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Escambia County Contractor Competency Board Regular Meeting

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Escambia County RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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How to Sell to Escambia County

Early Buyer Signals

Escambia County Contractor Competency Board Regular Meeting

Escambia County Contractor Competency Board Regular Meeting

Escambia County Contractor Competency Board Meeting Minutes

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