ITB_CDS250327A_RE-BID_NEW_CONSTRUCTION_of_Residential_Home_-_Cynthia_Thomas_1635_NW_24th_Ave._-_Exhibit_E_-_Sec_3_Compliance_forms.pdf

This is a Section 3 Compliance Form submission 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 solicitation seeks qualified Florida-licensed General, Residential, or Building Contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete comprehensive residential construction in accordance with the Current Florida Building Code and project specifications outlined in Exhibits A through D. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders on 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, with work to commence within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days, operating during standard working hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Bids will be evaluated on a lump sum basis with award made to the lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements. 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 is responsible for obtaining all required City permits at no additional cost to the City, must perform a minimum of 30 percent of work with their own forces, and must provide a twelve-month material and labor warranty from completion. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day will be assessed for work extending beyond the 120-day completion deadline. The procurement includes a Section 3 Compliance requirement, as documented in Exhibit E, which addresses participation and compliance by targeted workers and businesses in federally-assisted projects.