ITB_CDS250327A_RE-BID_NEW_CONSTRUCTION_of_Residential_Home_-_Cynthia_Thomas_1635_NW_24th_Ave._-_Exhibit_C_-_Building_Plans.pdf

Exhibit C is a Building Plans document for Invitation to Bid (ITB) CDS/250327A issued by the City of Ocala, Florida, for the new construction of a single-family residential home located at 1635 NW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475, for beneficiary Cynthia Thomas. The project scope encompasses complete residential construction including structural framing, roofing, exterior finishes, windows and doors, interior framing and finishes, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, flooring, appliances, concrete work, and landscaping in strict accordance with the Current Florida Building Code. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the City of Ocala Customer Service Center, 201 SE 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, Conference Room, Ocala, FL 34471; only vendors attending this meeting are permitted to submit bids. The bid due date is March 23, 2026. Work must commence within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days from the start date, with standard working hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The solicitation is open to qualified Florida-licensed General, Residential, or Building Contractors with a minimum of three years' experience in residential rehabilitation or new construction services and evidence of three completed new residential construction projects. Award will be made to the lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements on a lump sum basis. The successful contractor must submit a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the total bid amount and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation as required by Florida Statutes. The contractor must obtain all required City permits at no additional cost to the City, perform a minimum of 30 percent of the work with their own forces, and provide a twelve-month material and labor warranty from the completion date. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day will be assessed for work extending beyond the 120-day completion deadline. The building plans document consists of ten pages containing detailed architectural and engineering specifications for the residential construction project.