NED Home Rehab - 28 Archer Ave

Escambia County, Florida is issuing an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for residential rehabilitation services at 28 Archer Avenue through its Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. The procurement seeks qualified general contractors to perform comprehensive residential rehabilitation work including mandatory plumbing repairs (kitchen and vanity sinks with new shutoff valves and supply lines), mechanical system repairs and ductwork replacement, installation of hurricane-rated exterior metal clad insulated doors with hardware, and drywall repairs; optional work includes flooring replacement with luxury vinyl plank (LVP) materials throughout the home. All work must comply with Escambia County Building Code and state laws, with a mandatory 60-day completion timeline and liquidated damages assessed at $150 per day for delays beyond the contract period. Eligible contractors must be licensed, insured, and in good standing with the County; new contractors must submit a letter of insurability. Required submission documents include proof of Sunbiz registration, W-9 forms, current contractor licensure documentation, and proof of insurability. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the project site; questions must be submitted by April 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with bids due by April 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM through the OpenGov portal only (no paper submissions accepted). Contractor selection is anticipated for April 10, 2026, and bids must remain valid for 180 days from submission. Pricing must include all labor, overhead, permits, insurance, and profit itemized by line item with firm unit pricing for each scope category referencing approved product equivalents from the Bid Scope Materials List.

This procurement is restricted to general contractors meeting Escambia County's licensing, insurance, and good standing requirements; no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are indicated in the available documentation. Contractors must maintain current Worker's Compensation insurance and Commercial General Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 naming Escambia County as certificate holder and additional insured; projects valued at $25,000 or higher require 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. Additional compliance requirements include state contractor licenses, county competency and business licenses, EPA RRP certification, verification of non-debarred status through sam.gov, E-Verify enrollment, and drug-free workplace certification. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Payment is structured as a lump sum upon completion for projects under $15,000; for projects exceeding $15,000, contractors receive 40% draw upon NED confirmation of 50% work completion, substantial completion draw of 150% minus uncompleted line-item costs within 20 business days, and final payment upon satisfaction of completion, inspections, homeowner acceptance, and warranty provisions, all processed according to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. The County reserves the right to award line items individually for emergency services limited to roofing and septic/sewer work only.