NED Home Rehab - 2217 N. L St

Escambia County, Florida is seeking qualified general contractors to perform comprehensive residential rehabilitation work at 2217 North L Street in Pensacola, Florida, for homeowner Willie Robinson. This Invitation to Quote (ITQ) encompasses four primary line items: replacement of windows and patio doors with vinyl impact units including trim and screens; electrical system rewiring to meet National Electrical Code standards with new meter base, breaker panel, hardwired smoke detectors, LED fixtures, and ceiling fan blocking; installation of a new HVAC system with condenser, handler, ductwork, and digital thermostat complying with state energy efficiency guidelines; and complete septic system replacement per Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations with yard restoration and landscaping repair. A mandatory pre-quote walkthrough meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project site, with written questions due by April 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM and quote submissions required by April 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM exclusively through the OpenGov procurement portal. Eligible contractors must be licensed, insured, and in good standing with Escambia County; new county contractors are required to submit a letter of insurability agreeing to county insurance requirements. Required documentation includes proof of Sunbiz registration, current W-9 form, and proof of contractor licensure. All work must be completed within a 60-day contract period, with liquidated damages assessed at $150 per day for delays beyond this timeframe. Award shall be made to the lowest and most responsible bidder, with the selection date set for April 10, 2026.

There are no identified set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises; all licensed and insured general contractors meeting the county's qualification standards are eligible to bid. All pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis as itemized line items with a lump sum total, with all labor, overhead, permits, insurance, and profit incorporated into individual line items. Projects valued at $25,000 or higher require 100% Performance and Payment Bonds, while projects under $15,000 require payment upon completion and projects exceeding $15,000 are eligible for a 40% draw at 50% completion with final payment upon substantial completion. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000 with Escambia County named as certificate holder, current worker's compensation insurance, state licensure, county licensing, and EPA RRP certifications. Escambia County reserves the right to award line items individually for emergency services limited to roofing and septic/sewer work, and all contractors must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws including OSHA, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and E-Verify registration for all new employees. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are referenced in the available procurement documents.