NED Home Rehab - 28 N. Jamacia St

Escambia County, Florida is soliciting bids for residential rehabilitation work at 28 N. Jamaica Street in Pensacola through an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) process managed by the Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED). The procurement encompasses plumbing services, including replacement of a bathtub with a paneled wall shower unit compliant with county code, installation of new brass shutoff valves, braided supply lines, and replacement of old piping and fittings, as well as drywall repair services to match existing surrounding areas. The project also includes comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovations featuring specified appliances including GE range and cooktop, Whirlpool refrigerator, Delta faucets, American Standard fixtures, Shaw LVP flooring, carpet, A.O. Smith water heater, CertainTeed roofing materials, HVAC components, and Energy Star-approved electrical appliances with LED bulbs. Required qualifications include current state licensure, proof of insurance, and good standing status with Escambia County; new county contractors must submit a letter of insurability. All bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal only, with a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project site. The deadline for submitting questions is April 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with all bids due by April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM and contractor selection scheduled for April 23, 2026. The project must be completed within 60 days of the start date, with liquidated damages of $150 per day assessed for work extending beyond this period.

Escambia County restricts bidding eligibility to licensed, insured general contractors in good standing with the county, with no specific set-asides identified for disadvantaged enterprises in the available documentation. The county reserves the right to award line items individually for emergency services limited to roofing and septic or sewer work. Contractors must submit itemized pricing for each line item including labor, overhead, permits, insurance, and profit, along with required documentation including Sunbiz registration proof, completed W-9 form, contractor licensure verification, sworn statements regarding public entity crimes and scrutinized company certifications, E-Verify compliance documentation, and current business tax receipts. Payment terms vary by project value: projects under $15,000 are paid as a lump sum upon completion, while projects over $15,000 are eligible for a 40% draw upon 50% completion confirmation and a substantial completion draw thereafter, with final payment contingent upon completion of all work, building inspections and sign-offs, homeowner acceptance, contractor affidavits, and warranty documentation. Projects valued at $25,000 or higher require 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 with Escambia County listed as an additional insured, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest and most responsible bidder in accordance with Florida law.