NED Home Rehab - 106 Mandalay Dr

Escambia County, Florida is issuing an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for residential rehabilitation work at 106 Mandalay Drive through its Neighborhood Enterprise Division (SHIP) program. The procurement seeks qualified General Contractors to complete three primary scope areas: electrical system upgrades to meet National Electrical Code standards, including rewiring, new meter base, breaker panel, hardwired smoke detectors, LED fixtures, and receptacle/switch installation; mechanical system work to install a new HVAC system with condenser, handler, ductwork repairs, and digital thermostat; and optional drywall repairs. The scope also includes kitchen and bathroom renovations with specified appliances, plumbing fixtures, flooring materials, lighting fixtures, roofing materials (CertainTeed shingles and aluminum guttering), and windows, with all electrical appliances required to be ENERGY STAR approved. Contractors must be Florida-licensed, insured, and in good standing with the County; new contractors must submit a letter of insurability. Required submittals include proof of Florida Sunbiz registration or equivalent out-of-state business authorization, current W-9 form, and proof of contractor licensure. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 10:00 am at the project site, with questions due by April 21, 2026, at 1:00 pm, and quote responses due by April 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm through the OpenGov electronic procurement portal only. Award selection will occur on April 23, 2026, with a 60-day completion deadline from contract start.

There are no specific set-aside designations identified for this procurement. Contractors must maintain current Worker's Compensation insurance or exemption, Commercial General Liability insurance, and Pollution Liability insurance with $1,000,000 coverage naming Escambia County as additional insured. Projects valued at $25,000 or higher require 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. Contractors must also obtain an Escambia County Competency Board License, Business/Occupational License, and EPA RRP Renovator certifications, and must not be federally debarred. Payment terms specify lump sum payment upon project completion for bids under $15,000; bids exceeding $15,000 are eligible for a 40% draw at 50% completion and substantial completion draw thereafter, with final payment contingent upon completion of scope work, building inspections, homeowner acceptance, and submission of required documentation. Liquidated damages of $150 per day apply for work extending beyond the 60-day contract period. The county reserves the right to award line items individually for emergency services limited to roofing and septic/sewer work. No federal funding is available for this project, and pricing must include all packing, handling, shipping, and delivery within Escambia County.