NED Home Rehab - 1139 Capitol Blvd

Escambia County, Florida is issuing an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for residential rehabilitation work at 1139 Capitol Blvd in Pensacola under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. The primary scope involves replacement of existing stairs or a ramp with a wheelchair-accessible ramp that complies with Escambia County Building Code and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, including proper landings, slope, handrails, and termination on a concrete pad. The project also includes comprehensive home rehabilitation work encompassing kitchen appliances (range, cooktop, refrigerator, microwave hood vent), bathroom and kitchen fixtures (sinks, faucets, tub/shower assemblies, toilets), flooring (luxury vinyl plank and carpet), HVAC components, lighting fixtures, roofing materials, windows, and a water heater, with specific brand and model requirements established for most items. Eligible bidders must be licensed, insured general contractors in good standing with Escambia County; new contractors are required to submit a letter of insurability. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site walk-through is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the project site, with questions due by May 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., and quotes due electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal by May 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Contractor selection is anticipated for May 22, 2026, with a 60-day completion timeline from the notice to proceed. All bids must be submitted electronically through OpenGov only, with supporting documentation including technical specifications, proof of Sunbiz registration, a completed W-9 form, proof of current contractor licensure, and proof of insurance naming Escambia County as certificate holder with $1,000,000 coverage. Contractors must also certify they are not on the convicted vendor list, are not engaged in boycotts of Israel or business operations in prohibited countries, maintain drug-free workplace programs, and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are identified in this procurement. The contract allows for line-item awards limited to emergency roofing and septic/sewer services, and contractors are permitted to substitute like, similar, or equal-valued products. For projects valued at $25,000 or higher, 100% Performance and Payment Bonds are required. Payment structure varies based on project value: projects under $15,000 are paid as a lump sum upon completion, while projects exceeding $15,000 receive a 40% draw upon completion of 50% of work, with substantial completion and final payment draws following inspection sign-offs and homeowner acceptance. Liquidated damages of $150 per day apply for work extending beyond the 60-day contract period. All resulting contracts will be governed by Florida law and subject to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Chapter 218.70, Florida Statutes. The specific contract value is not disclosed in the available documentation.