ITB_CDS260375_Residential_Rehabilitation_-McGirth_1941_NW_5th_Street_Ocala_-_EXHIBIT_G_-_Elevation_Certificate.pdf

This is an Elevation Certificate prepared by Bruce M. Varnadoe for the City of Ocala, Florida, supporting the Invitation to Bid #CDS/260375 for residential rehabilitation services at 1941 NW 5th Street, Ocala, Florida. The City of Ocala seeks qualified Florida-licensed General or Building Contractors to perform comprehensive rehabilitation work including window and door replacement, plumbing upgrades, HVAC installation, electrical work, water heater replacement, flooring work, attic insulation, kitchen cabinet and countertop installation, interior repairs, interior and exterior painting, and termite treatment. The project requires bidders to submit a completed Exhibit B Price Proposal on a lump-sum basis covering all direct and indirect costs, including a $300 permit allowance. All 13 mandatory line items must be bid upon, with optional items available for non-mandatory pricing. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was offered to interested contractors, with the bid due date set for February 9, 2026. The project must commence within ten calendar days of the City-issued Notice to Proceed and be completed within ninety days thereafter, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day assessed for delays. A twelve-month material and labor warranty is required upon completion.

Qualifying contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of residential rehabilitation experience and maintain Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Florida law. Contractors must perform a minimum of 30 percent of work with their own forces. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements, evaluated on lump-sum pricing and compliance with project specifications. The project is funded through a grant program designated as GRNT SHIP CRA, which may carry compliance requirements typical of community development funding sources. Supporting environmental and structural documentation provided to bidders includes an Asbestos Survey Report indicating no asbestos-containing materials were detected, a Lead Inspection Report documenting zero surfaces with lead-based paint at regulatory thresholds, and a Mold Test Report identifying visible microbial growth in the northwest bedroom closet requiring comprehensive remediation. The specific budget value or award amount is not disclosed in the solicitation; prospective bidders should direct inquiries to Chris Lewis, Rehabilitation Specialist, at the City of Ocala's Community Development Services department.