NED Home Rehab - 2918 W. Gonzalez St.

Escambia County is requesting quotes on residential rehabilitation at 2918 W. Gonzalez Street, Pensacola, Florida under an Invitation to Quote (ITQ), with quotes due October 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on October 1, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. at the project site. Only licensed, insured, and county-approved general contractors are eligible; new contractors must submit a letter of insurability. All bids must be submitted electronically through OpenGov — paper or other submission methods will not be accepted.

The scope encompasses two primary work areas: mechanical system installation (new matching HVAC with condenser and handler meeting Escambia County Building Code and state energy efficiency standards, repair or replacement of ductwork, removable filter system with new filters, and digital thermostat with Manual J documentation) and sewer tie-in services (replacement of septic system with county sewer line connection under Florida Department of Environmental Protection compliance, septic tank decommissioning and fill-in, yard restoration to original grade with topsoil and grass seed, fencing or landscaping restoration, and one warranty service visit for settlement repairs). Kitchen and bathroom renovations include specified appliances (GE range and cooktop, Whirlpool refrigerator, Delta and American Standard fixtures) and flooring materials (Shaw LVP and carpet). All electrical appliances must be ENERGY STAR approved. Pricing must be submitted as itemized line-item costs including labor, overhead, permits, insurance, and profit. The project has a 60-day completion timeline with liquidated damages of $150 per day for work extending beyond contract period.

Escambia County reserves the right to award line items individually for emergency work limited to roofing and septic or sewer services. For projects exceeding $15,000, a 40 percent draw is available upon 50 percent work completion, followed by substantial completion and final payment draws. Projects valued at $25,000 or higher require 100 percent Performance and Payment Bonds. Questions are due October 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Award determination is scheduled October 12, 2026. Contact Tyler Gore, Housing Rehabilitation Specialist, at tjgore@myescambia.com or 850-595-3146, or Scott Sanchez, NED, at jssanchez@myescambia.com or 850-595-0827.