NED Home Rehab - 1010 Fleming Dr

Escambia County, Florida, through its Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED), is procuring residential rehabilitation services for a single-family home located at 1010 Fleming Drive in Pensacola under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. The primary scope of work includes plumbing replacement, specifically replacing a bathtub with a paneled wall shower unit, installing new shower valve sets, brass shutoff valves, braided supply lines, and replacing associated old piping and fittings in accordance with Escambia County Code. The project encompasses comprehensive home renovation across kitchen, bathroom, and general household systems, including specified appliances (GE range, Whirlpool refrigerator, American Standard toilet, Delta faucets), flooring materials, HVAC systems, CertainTeed roofing, windows, and LED lighting fixtures. All electrical appliances must be EnergyStar approved, and contractors must use like, similar, or equal valued products if specified items are unavailable. The deliverable is complete project completion within a 60-day deadline, with liquidated damages of $150 per day assessed for delays. Required qualifications include active Florida contractor licensure, current insurance coverage with Commercial General Liability insurance carrying $1,000,000 minimum limits listing Escambia County as a certificate holder, proof of Sunbiz registration, current W-9 forms, and worker's compensation proof; new contractors must submit a letter of insurability. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the project site, a question submission deadline of May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM, and electronic bid submission through the OpenGov portal by May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with contractor selection anticipated for May 22, 2026. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, lump-sum pricing for plumbing work, and overall project feasibility within the stated timeline.

There are no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions identified in this solicitation. Only licensed, insured, and bonded general contractors in good standing with Escambia County are eligible to bid. For projects valued at $25,000 or higher, a 100% Performance and Payment Bond is required prior to the Notice to Proceed. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Payment will be distributed as a lump sum upon project completion for bids under $15,000; for bids exceeding $15,000, a 40% draw is available upon NED confirmation of 50% work completion, followed by a substantial completion draw and final payment upon satisfaction of all conditions including inspections and homeowner acceptance. The specific budget range or estimated project value is not disclosed in the posted materials; however, payment terms and bond requirements suggest potential project values may exceed $15,000 and potentially $25,000. All bids must be submitted electronically only through the OpenGov procurement portal, and Escambia County reserves the right to award line items individually for emergency services limited to roofing and septic/sewer services.