ITB_CDS260622_Residential_Rehabilitation_-_Wiggington_123_SW_11th_Avenue_Ocala_-_Pre-Bid_Sign_in_Sheet.pdf

This is a pre-bid sign-in sheet for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #CDS/260622 issued by the City of Ocala, Florida, for residential rehabilitation services at 123 SW 11th Avenue, Ocala. The project encompasses comprehensive rehabilitation work on a single-family home including roof replacement with structural repairs, electrical system upgrades, installation of a new 16-SEER2 Energy Star-certified heat pump HVAC system, kitchen cabinet and countertop replacement, exterior siding repairs, and exterior painting. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the project site. The bid submission deadline is April 22, 2026. Qualified contractors must be Florida-licensed General or Building Contractors with a minimum of three years of experience in residential rehabilitation services. All work must be completed within sixty calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with a ten-day commencement deadline, and contractors must perform a minimum of 30% of the work with their own forces. A twelve-month material and labor warranty is required, and liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for late completion.

Contractors must submit lump sum proposals using the provided Exhibit B price proposal form structured around seven mandatory line items: Roofing, Electrical, HVAC, Kitchen Cabinets, Exterior Repairs, Exterior Paint, and Permit (estimated at $200–$300). Bidders must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Auto Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and Workers' Compensation insurance, and must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond for the total bid amount. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements. The project is funded through the West Ocala Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) under grant GRNT 21-0034 as part of an affordable housing initiative. Environmental assessments, including a lead-based paint inspection completed December 10, 2025, have determined that lead-based paint remediation is not required. No specific award value or total project budget is disclosed in the procurement documents, and no set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or other protected categories are identified.