RFQ_GRM260556_Demolition_and_Removal_of_Structure_at_1005_SW_2nd_St_-_Exhibit_C_-_Photos_of_Structure.pdf

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) exhibit document for the City of Ocala, Florida, related to the demolition and removal of a structure located at 1005 SW 2nd Street, Ocala, Florida (Parcel #2846-043-000). The RFQ #GRM/260556, issued on March 13, 2026, solicits competitive bids from qualified Florida-licensed General, Residential, or Building Contractors to provide complete demolition and removal services including all improvements, junk, and debris removal, with the lot to be graded and sodded where applicable. The project must be completed within 60 days of the City-issued Notice to Proceed during standard working hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Contractor scheduling must be coordinated through Jennipher Buller at (352) 629-8309. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct site visits prior to bid submission and to contact PbO3 Environmental Monitoring, LLC regarding the Asbestos Survey Report. The bid due date is March 24, 2026, and award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all stated requirements.

Bids will be evaluated on a lump sum basis with all costs including labor, equipment, travel, permitting fees, and disposal expenses incorporated into the final price, with a permit allowance of $104 included. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automotive Liability ($1,000,000 combined limit), and Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability per Florida statutory requirements. Bidders must possess a minimum of three years' experience in demolition and rehabilitation services. The contractor bears responsibility for obtaining all necessary permits including a City of Ocala demolition permit and Marion County septic tank permits. The RFQ does not identify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified Florida-licensed contractors. No incumbent vendor is identified, and liquidated damages are assessed at $100 per calendar day for project delays beyond the 60-day completion deadline. Exhibit C contains photographs of the structure subject to demolition.