Bid_Opening_Signin_Sheet.pdf

This Bid Opening Sign-In Sheet documents the sealed bid opening for ITB B-26-15-COC, a comprehensive single-family housing rehabilitation project at 404 Churchill Drive in Cocoa, Florida, funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. The bid opening was conducted on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST. The project scope includes roofing upgrades, electrical system upgrades with panel replacement and circuit rewiring, plumbing upgrades for 1.5 bathrooms, door and window replacements, flooring upgrades, smoke detector installation, exterior stucco repairs with termite treatment, and miscellaneous kitchen upgrades. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST at the project site. The selected contractor must have Florida General Contractor licensure with a minimum of three consecutive years of documented SHIP program experience and must commence work within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 90 calendar days and final completion 30 calendar days after punch list approval.

The City of Cocoa representatives present at the bid opening included Diane Kozlak (321-433-8844, dkozlak@cocoafl.gov) and Christine Savage (321-433-8775, savage@cocoafl.gov). A 5% local preference applies to Brevard County contractors with a physical business address in the county evidenced by a local business tax receipt dated at least six months prior to bid submission. The payment schedule is structured as 30% upon roof completion, 45% upon HVAC/electrical/plumbing/structural work completion, 15% upon interior finishes completion, and 10% upon final inspection approval. Liquidated damages are assessed at $964 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. The selected contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all labor and materials and maintain workers' compensation and general liability insurance. Bid security, performance, and payment bonds are not required. The City will award to the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and compliance requirements.