Housing Rehabilitation - 6558 Watermark Cove, Navarre, FL 32563

Santa Rosa County is seeking rehabilitation services for a residential property located at 6558 Watermark Cove in Navarre, Florida through a competitive procurement process (Bid No. 25-053). The project involves comprehensive housing rehabilitation, including replacing 13 hurricane-rated impact windows, converting the master bathroom's Jacuzzi tub to a barrier-free tiled walk-in shower, replacing home plumbing with new PEX supply lines, and installing approximately 1,200 square feet of luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring. Contractors must also conduct Four-Point and Wind Mitigation Inspections as part of the project scope. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the project site, and all questions must be submitted through the procurement portal by September 24, 2025, at 12:00 pm. Bid submissions are due by October 2, 2025, at 10:00 am through the Santa Rosa County Procurement Portal. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including a Statement of Qualifications, state registration, business licenses, insurance certificates, and various compliance forms.

The county explicitly encourages participation from small businesses, minority/women-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises, with a commitment to non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age. The project has a strict 45-day completion timeline with no allowance for change orders or additional funding. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation includes preset appliance replacement limits (e.g., $800 for stoves, $1,250 for refrigerators, $500 for dishwashers), all requiring Energy Star ratings. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all bids for documented reasons, and ultimately select the bid deemed most advantageous to Santa Rosa County. The rehabilitation project is part of the county's SHIP/HOME Program, focusing on improving residential properties' functionality, accessibility, and compliance with current building standards while maintaining affordability for homeowners.