ITB_CDS250327A_RE-BID_NEW_CONSTRUCTION_of_Residential_Home_-_Cynthia_Thomas_1635_NW_24th_Ave._-_Pre-Bid_Sign_in_Sheet.pdf

This is a pre-bid sign-in sheet for an 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 solicits bids from 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 detailed project specifications. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was 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, with attendance required for bid submission eligibility. 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, with standard working hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Upon formal award, the successful contractor will receive digital building plans bearing the engineer's seal and must submit a comprehensive 3-ring binder at project closeout containing all relevant documentation.

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. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in residential rehabilitation or new construction services and provide evidence of three completed new residential construction projects. 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 is subject to liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for work extending beyond the 120-day deadline. The contractor must provide a twelve-month material and labor warranty from the completion date. The project includes a Section 3 Compliance requirement, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials.