Notification_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf

This Notification of Intent to Award is issued by the City of Cocoa, Florida, Department of Community Services, Housing Program Division, for a comprehensive single-family housing rehabilitation project. The City awarded the contract to 2W Construction Corp dba 2W Solutions for housing rehabilitation services at 404 Churchill Drive, Cocoa, Florida 32922. The project is funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program to improve housing conditions for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and supervision necessary to complete the rehabilitation work according to specified scope requirements. The original Invitation to Bid (B-26-15-COC) included a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST at the project site, with sealed bids due October 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST. The Notice of Intent to Award was issued on October 6, 2026. The award is contingent upon successful negotiation and execution of a written contract with the City.

The contract award amount is $75,209.10. The award was made to the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. A 5% local preference applied to Brevard County contractors with a physical business address in the county evidenced by a local business tax receipt dated at least six months prior to bid submission. The selected contractor must hold Florida General Contractor licensure with a minimum of three consecutive years of documented SHIP program experience. Work must commence within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 90 calendar days and final completion 30 calendar days after punch list approval. The payment schedule is structured as 30% upon roof completion, 45% upon HVAC/electrical/plumbing/structural work completion, 15% upon interior finishes completion, and 10% upon final inspection approval. Liquidated damages are assessed at $964 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all labor and materials and maintain workers' compensation and general liability insurance throughout the contract term.