RFQ2026008_Bid_submittals.pdf

This is a bid submittals opening sheet for RFQ2026008 issued by the City of Kissimmee, Florida, for construction services related to housing rehabilitation, demolition, and reconstruction funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) programs. The City anticipates rehabilitation or demolition and reconstruction of approximately twenty (20) homes and roof replacement services for up to ten (10) additional properties. Sealed qualifications were required to be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on February 11, 2026, to the City of Kissimmee Finance Department, 4th Floor, 101 Church Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741, with public opening of qualifications occurring at 2:30 p.m. on the same date. The resulting contract will have a term not to exceed three (3) years, with the notice to proceed issued within five (5) days of full execution. Two companies submitted qualifications: Custom Creative Contracting Inc. from Kissimmee, FL, and Rebuilding Together Greater Florida from Tampa, FL.

The procurement is restricted to qualified not-for-profit organizations capable of serving as construction managers and contractors. Total estimated funding available during the three-year contract period is $1,500,000, comprised of approximately $250,000 in CDBG funding, $250,000 in HOME funding, and $1,000,000 in SHIP funding. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in construction services, capacity to meet project timelines, expertise with Lead Based Paint Safe requirements and HUD Section 3 compliance, and innovation in community hiring and sustainability practices. Key requirements include a Certificate of Good Standing from the Florida Secretary of State, commercial general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000, workers compensation and employers liability insurance of at least $500,000, automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, state licensing, and three references for related projects. The City reserves the right to select a minimum of two (2) agencies through this competitive process. Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program awards provide maximum assistance of $40,000 for roof replacement and $120,000 for standard rehabilitation, while the Demolition and Reconstruction Program offers maximum awards up to $350,000.