ITB_CDS260434_Residential_Rehabilitation_-_Hill_2509_NE_2nd_Ave_Ocala_FL._-_Addendum_1.pdf

This is Addendum 1 to Invitation to Bid (ITB) #CDS/260434 issued by the City of Ocala, Florida for residential rehabilitation services at 2509 NE 2nd Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470. The addendum, dated February 17, 2026, was issued by Louis Joseph, Buyer, and provides solicitation additions, clarifications, and corrections to the original ITB. The primary clarification addresses Item 4 (Interior Repairs), specifying that interior walls are drywall/wallpaper applied and painted. A critical note emphasizes that all installations or replacements must include new products or materials. The original solicitation seeks Florida-licensed General or Building Contractors to perform comprehensive residential rehabilitation work including plumbing upgrades, water heater installation, attic insulation, interior and exterior repairs, interior painting, kitchen cabinet and countertop replacement, electrical system upgrades, and flooring installation. Work must be completed within ninety days of the Notice to Proceed during standard working hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday). The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at the project site, with bids due by February 23, 2026.

Bidders must submit a completed Exhibit B Price Proposal on a lump-sum basis that includes all direct and indirect costs, including an estimated permit allowance of $425.00, and must bid on all mandatory line items. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all requirements. Required qualifications include Florida licensure as a General or Building Contractor with a minimum of three years of residential rehabilitation experience, Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, Commercial Auto Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Florida Statutes. Contractors must complete a minimum of thirty percent of the work with their own forces and shall provide a twelve-month material and labor warranty from the date of completion. Liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day apply for work not completed by the deadline. The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources. No specific budget or award value is published; the contract award will be determined based on the lowest responsive bid. The structure is a 936-square-foot residential building constructed in 1963 with no detectable asbestos-containing materials exceeding regulatory thresholds and no lead-based paint at concentrations greater than or equal to 1.0 mg/cm2.