HAVEN ON VINE PROJECT - Renovation of two ADA apartments - a CDBG Funded Project

The City of Kissimmee, Florida has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB2024-007) for the Haven on Vine Project, a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded renovation of two ADA-compliant apartment units within a larger mixed-use housing development. The project involves comprehensive interior demolition and reconstruction of two existing two-bedroom apartment units, with specific requirements including installation of new plumbing pipes, electrical wiring, HVAC systems, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, water heaters, fixtures, and appliances. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City of Kissimmee Finance Department by 2:00 PM on November 18, 2024, with public bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day in the Allendale Conference Room. Bidders must provide one original, one copy, and one electronic copy of their proposal, and must comply with federal regulations including Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, equal employment opportunity provisions, and drug-free workplace guidelines. The project is part of a larger initiative to transform an old hotel into a housing facility with 40 emergency housing units and 80 apartment units targeting very low- and moderate-income residents.

The procurement allows for various contractors to bid, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly noted in the documentation. Miniopolis LLC submitted the lowest bid at $125,130.00, while APD Construction LLC submitted the highest bid at $326,058.03. The total project budget is estimated at $175,000 for the two apartment units, with funding sources including American Rescue Funds, County and City contributions, HOME Investment Partnerships dollars, and Community Development Block Grant funds. Bidders must possess a valid business tax receipt and comply with Section 3 economic opportunity clauses and provisions related to minority and women-owned business enterprises. The project requires compliance with Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines and specific building codes, including the Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) and NFPA standards. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability in comprehensive interior renovation, accessibility modifications, and ability to work within the specified budget and timeline for creating fully ADA-compliant living spaces.