ITB_FAC261146_Exterior_Concrete_Stucco_Repair__City_Hall_110_SE_Watula_Ave_Ocala_FL__Addendum_1.pdf

This Addendum #1, issued September 22, 2026, by the City of Ocala, Florida (Buyer: Louis Joseph) clarifies solicitation requirements for ITB# FAC/261146 regarding exterior concrete stucco repair at City Hall (110 SE Watula Avenue, Ocala, FL). The project scope encompasses approximately 1,100 square feet of stucco application over brick masonry surfaces, including surface preparation, stucco installation, and furnishing and installation of reinforced precast concrete caps on designated knee walls. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, with only vendors attending eligible to submit bids. Bids are due September 30, 2026, on a lump-sum price basis. Work must be completed within 14 business days with a maximum two-week material lead time, performed during standard hours (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays).

Bidders must hold a valid Florida Certified Contractor License and demonstrate a minimum of five years of professional experience in stucco installation and repair, with a requirement to perform a minimum of 70% of work with their own forces. The contractor is responsible for all permits, licenses, equipment, disposal fees, site cleanup, and property damage. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automotive Liability of $1,000,000 combined, and Workers' Compensation per Florida statutory requirements. A five-year material and labor warranty is required from the date of completion. The contractor must obtain 100% City approval before payment is issued, with monthly invoicing submitted to the Facilities Management Department at 1805 NE 30th Avenue, Building 200, Ocala, Florida 34470. All manufacturer warranty documentation and manuals must be provided before final payment. Addendum #1 specifically addresses clarification regarding the wall cap for stucco specifications.