21Q-184 Pre-Qualified Rehab Contractors

Marion County, Florida is seeking to establish an exclusive panel of pre-qualified general contractors through Request for Quotation 21Q-184 to support the SHIP & HOMES Rehab Program for residential rehabilitation services. The procurement focuses on six standardized core services: Roof Replacement, HVAC System Replacement, Domestic Well Replacement, Septic System Replacement, Handicapped Accessibility improvements (specifically doorway modifications), and Electrical Panel Upgrades, with individual projects capped at $75,000. Qualified contractors must hold a current Florida General Contractor or Residential Builder license, maintain appropriate business licenses and insurance coverage (Workers' Compensation at Florida statutory limits, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Business Auto Liability of $500,000 combined single limit), demonstrate financial stability to self-finance projects for 30 days during reimbursement processing, and provide evidence of experience in residential construction and rehabilitation. All submissions will be evaluated using pass/fail scoring methodology across ten evaluation criteria: Statement of Interest and Introduction, Company/Firm Personnel Qualifications & Licenses, Detailed Description of Experience in Residential and/or Rehabilitation, Proof of Firm's Location and Ability to Do Business in Florida, W-9 submission, Description of Professional & Support Staff, Three Construction References, Three Business References (with at least one banking reference), Conflict of Interest Statement, and Disclosure of Subcontractors and Suppliers. Vendors must submit proposals through the Marion County Bonfire portal at https://marionfl.bonfirehub.com by the contract due date of May 31, 2028, with the County reserving the right to conduct oral presentations with shortlisted proposers within two weeks of the initial evaluation committee meeting. Contractors must complete all work within timeframes specified in individual task orders, finish punch list items within seven days of issuance, and are subject to liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays.

No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types are identified in the solicitation documents. All respondents must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements and maintain drug-free workplace certification per Florida Statute 287.087; additionally, Marion County reserves the right to review all disclosed relationships under the Florida Ethics Code and will disqualify vendors whose conflicts are not waived or exempt. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-project basis for each of the six core services with all prices quoted FOB Destination in Ocala, Florida, including inside delivery, with payment terms defaulting to NET 45 days from invoice receipt or final acceptance of service, whichever is later. No specific budget range or aggregate contract value is listed in the solicitation materials; however, with a $75,000 per-project cap and the establishment of an exclusive pre-qualified panel for multiple service categories, the total contract value will depend on the volume of projects awarded and the number of contractors selected for the panel.