NED Home Rehab - 421 Petty Dr

Escambia County, Florida is soliciting competitive quotes from licensed and insured general contractors for residential rehabilitation services at 421 Petty Drive in Pensacola through an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) process. The procurement encompasses comprehensive home rehabilitation work including flooring removal and replacement with luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring with moisture barrier and transitions, weatherization maintenance involving water pipe insulation and floor joist insulation repairs, installation of new 2x6 treads with anti-slip material on existing stairs, and a complete materials package including kitchen and bathroom fixtures, HVAC components, roofing materials, windows, lighting fixtures, and a hot water heater as specified in the bid scope materials list. All work must comply with Escambia County Building Code standards, and contractors must possess current state licensing, EPA RRP Renovator certification, and appropriate insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Pollution Liability insurance with $1,000,000 coverage naming Escambia County as certificate holder. The mandatory pre-quote meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM on-site; questions must be submitted by March 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM; and quotes are due March 5, 2026, by 1:00 PM exclusively through the OpenGov Procurement portal, with quote review occurring March 6, 2026. The project is limited to a 60-day completion period from notice to proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $150.00 per day for delays, and the project is funded through the State Housing Improvement Program (SHIP) with no federal funding involved.

Eligible bidders must be licensed, insured, and in good standing with Escambia County, with new county contractors required to submit a letter of insurability; no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the solicitation documents. Contractors must submit supporting documentation including proof of Sunbiz registration, current W-9 form, Worker's Compensation insurance or exemption documentation, and proof of valid contractor licensure and non-debarment through SAM.gov; projects valued at $25,000 or higher require 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. Escambia County reserves the right to award individual line items for emergency services limited to roofing and septic or sewer work and may allocate additional funds if unforeseen work is discovered with prior written approval. Pricing will be structured as a lump sum payment at project completion for bids under $15,000, with a 40% draw available for bids exceeding $15,000 once 50% work completion is confirmed; no incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the available procurement materials.