Addendum #1 to ITB# CDS/260367 - Residential Rehabilitation - Medina

This is an addendum issued by the City of Ocala, Florida on January 29, 2026, to all bidders for solicitation ITB# CDS/260367 regarding residential rehabilitation services at 1422 NE 22nd Street, Ocala, FL. The addendum provides clarifications and additions to five project line items affecting interior repairs, flooring, kitchen cabinets, electrical work, and HVAC installation. Specific work includes installing new 6-panel bi-fold closet doors, building/extending the wall behind the range to the ceiling with matching materials and electrical support for hoods and lights, installing luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring in bedrooms, installing 16–24-inch wall and base cabinets beside the stove with exterior-vented range hood, performing electrical upgrades including GFCI receptacles in the garage, replacing exterior lights with specified HD store SKU# 1007161932, replacing all kitchen and bathroom receptacles and switches, installing missing cover plates, replacing the HVAC condenser to match the existing air handler (Product # WBHL304AB01E, Model# WBHL304AB, manufactured in 2023), checking and repairing existing ductwork, and adding one supply line and associated parts to the living room. The addendum emphasizes that all installations or replacements must include new products or materials. The pre-bid meeting was scheduled for January 28, 2026, with bid proposals due February 10, 2026. The work must be completed within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, commencing within 10 calendar days of that notice.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a lump-sum basis incorporating all direct and indirect costs. The project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and is not subject to stated set-aside designations. Respondents must be Florida-licensed General or Building Contractors with a minimum of three years of residential rehabilitation experience, must perform at least 30 percent of the work with their own forces, and must obtain all required permits estimated at $450.00. Contractors are required to maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation coverage as required by Florida Statutes. A 12-month material and labor warranty from the date of completion is mandatory, and liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day apply for work not completed by the deadline. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents.