NED Home Rehab - 212 Cushman St

Escambia County is issuing an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for residential rehabilitation services at 212 Cushman Street in Pensacola, Florida, under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) repair program managed by the Northeast Florida (NED) Home Rehab program. The procurement seeks qualified General Contractors to complete mechanical, roofing, and plumbing work on an owner-occupied single-family residence to enhance safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility in compliance with federal, state, and county regulations. Specific deliverables include HVAC system installation with condenser, handler, ductwork, thermostat, and Manual J support; roofing replacement with 30-year architectural shingles, hurricane clips, fascia/soffit repair, and gutter replacement; and plumbing work including sink, faucet, disposal installation with new piping and supply lines. Eligible bidders must be licensed, insured, and in good standing with Escambia County, with new contractors required to submit a letter of insurability. All work must comply with Escambia County Building Code standards and applicable state energy efficiency and safety regulations, be completed within 60 days from the start date, include required construction stage photographs, and comply with EPA RRP Renovator certification and Escambia County competency board licensing requirements. Critical deadlines include a mandatory pre-quote meeting on March 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the project site, questions due April 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM, quote responses due April 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM via the OpenGov procurement portal, and quote review on April 3, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest and most responsible bidder.

This procurement does not include set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the OpenGov Procurement platform at https://procurement.opengov.com and must include supporting documentation including Sunbiz registration, W-9 forms, and proof of contractor licensure. Escambia County reserves the right to award line items individually for emergency roofing and septic or sewer services. Required documentation upon award includes current W-9, Sunbiz registration, Worker's Compensation certification, and Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 coverage naming Escambia County as a certificate holder; for projects valued at $25,000 or higher, a 100% Performance and Payment Bond is required prior to the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must not be federally debarred per sam.gov, and liquidated damages of $150 per day will be assessed for work extending beyond the 60-day contract period. Payment will be structured as either a lump sum for projects under $15,000 or as a 40% draw upon 50% completion for projects exceeding $15,000, followed by substantial completion and final payment draws upon inspection sign-off, homeowner acceptance, and submission of required documentation. No federal funding is allocated for this project, and the specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available documentation.