CRA Roofing Project - 8219 Lode Star Ave

Escambia County, Florida is seeking a licensed and insured general contractor to perform a comprehensive residential rehabilitation project through its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Income Based Roof Program, specifically for a property located at 8219 Lode Star Ave in Pensacola. The procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) focused on a complete roofing renovation that includes removing existing roof coverings, replacing damaged decking, repairing roof framing, installing new 30-year architectural shingles, drip edge, vents, flashing, boots, gutters, and downspouts. A mandatory pre-quote meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 9:00 am, with questions due by September 10, 2025, and electronic quotes required to be submitted through OpenGov Procurement by September 11, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Contractors must provide proof of Sunbiz registration, a W-9, current contractor's license, and a certificate of insurance listing Escambia County as an additional insured. The project has a 60-day completion timeline with liquidated damages of $50 per day for overruns, and the county reserves the right to award line items separately for emergency roofing and septic/sewer services.

The procurement is open to general contractors who are licensed, insured, and in good standing with Escambia County, with new contractors required to submit a letter of insurability. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must meet specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability insurance, and automobile liability insurance, with projects valued at $25,000 or higher requiring a 100% performance and payment bond. Contractors must also be state-certified, comply with local licensing requirements, and hold EPA RRP Renovator certifications. While a specific award value was not explicitly stated, the project involves a comprehensive roofing and potential additional rehabilitation services for a single-family residence. The procurement emphasizes the use of new, high-quality materials and EnergyStar approved appliances, with contractors expected to protect the homeowner's property during renovation and use like, similar, or equal valued products.