RFQ_CDS260364_Roof_Replacement_-_Burry_721_NE_46th_Ave_Ocala_-_Addendum_1.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1, dated January 20, 2026, issued by the City of Ocala, Florida, for RFQ# CDS/260364, a roof replacement project at 721 NE 46th Ave, Ocala. The addendum provides solicitation additions, clarifications, and corrections for the roof replacement work. Key specifications include the removal of turbo vents and gas chimney vents, verification of existing roof layers, installation of gutters with downspouts across the front of the home and along the SE side, installation of cobra vent on the ridge with maximum ridge vent coverage, verification that each strap contains three fasteners with additional fasteners added as necessary, and a requirement that all installations or replacements use new products or materials. Additionally, a Wind Mitigation form signed by a qualified inspector is mandatory. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the project site, with bids due on January 29, 2026.

The procurement is a lump-sum competitive bid award to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all requirements. Qualified bidders must be Florida-licensed General or Building/Roofing Contractors with a minimum of three years' experience in residential rehabilitation services. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Auto Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limits), and Workers' Compensation insurance. The project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, with a permit allowance of $300 and estimated permit cost of $100. Contractors must perform at least 30 percent of the work with their own forces and are subject to liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for missed deadlines. The project completion timeline is 30 days from the Notice to Proceed, with a mandatory twelve-month material and labor warranty required upon completion.