Demolition and Removal of Structure at 884 NW 15th Ave

The City of Ocala is requesting quotes from qualified Florida-licensed General, Residential, or Building Contractors to demolish and remove a structure at 884 NW 15th Avenue, Ocala, Florida under RFQ GRM/261132, with quotes due September 18, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder.

Bidders must be registered with the City of Ocala vendor portal to access solicitation documents and submit bids. Qualified contractors must possess three years of experience in demolition and rehabilitation services and must perform a minimum of 30% of work with their own forces. An on-site trained representative must be present when asbestos-containing materials are present or discovered.

The scope includes demolition and removal of the structure and improvements, removal of junk and overgrowth, and preparation of the lot including grading and sodding. Work must be completed within 60 days of the City-issued Notice to Proceed. The contractor must terminate water and sewer connections, properly dispose of fuel tanks and septic tanks per Florida Administrative Code, and cap water wells. All trees except dead ones must remain, and public sidewalks and driveway aprons must remain intact. No items may be buried on-site. The asbestos survey conducted December 19, 2025 found no regulated asbestos-containing materials above the 1% detection threshold, though the survey notes that concealed materials in wall voids or mechanical equipment not accessible during inspection may exist.

The bid must be on a lump sum basis and include all labor, equipment, travel, permitting fees, and disposal costs. A $104 permit allowance is included. Late completion incurs liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate), Commercial Automotive Liability ($1 million combined limit), and Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability per Florida statutory requirements. Invoices must include weight tickets from a certified landfill and will be paid within 30 days after final passing inspection.

Site visits are highly encouraged prior to bid submission. Bidders may contact DKE Construction Services, Inc. for clarifications on the Asbestos Survey Report (Exhibit B) prior to submission.