Demolition and Removal of Structure at 540 NW 3rd Ave

The City of Ocala is requesting quotes from qualified Florida-licensed General, Residential, or Building Contractors to demolish and remove a structure at 540 NW 3rd Avenue, Ocala, Florida, under RFQ# GRM/261133, with quotes due September 18, 2026. Bidders must be registered with the City of Ocala through the vendor portal to access documents and submit bids.

The scope includes demolition and removal of the structure and improvements, removal of junk and debris, and lot cleaning and grading. The contractor must provide all labor and equipment. An Asbestos Survey Report (Exhibit B) prepared October 13, 2025 by PbO3 Environmental Monitoring, LLC identifies friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials throughout the structure; bidders are highly encouraged to contact PbO3 for clarifications prior to bid submission. A trained on-site representative must be present when asbestos-containing materials are handled. The contractor must possess three years of demolition and rehabilitation experience and obtain all necessary permits, including City of Ocala demolition permits and Marion County septic tank permits, and must submit proof of FDEP Notice of Demolition and wait ten business days before commencing work.

Work must be completed within 60 days of the City-issued Notice to Proceed during standard hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, excluding holidays). Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day apply for missed deadlines. A site visit prior to bid submission is highly encouraged.

Bids are received on a lump-sum basis and must include all project costs — travel, permitting fees, disposal, and a $104 permit allowance. Award is made to the lowest bidder meeting all requirements. Invoices are paid within 30 days after final passing inspection; weight tickets from a certified landfill must accompany all invoices.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automotive Liability of $1,000,000 combined limit, and Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability per Florida statutory requirements.