NED-Home Rehab - 6813 Gulley Ln

Escambia County, Florida is seeking qualified general contractors for a Neighborhood and Economic Development (NED) Home Rehabilitation project located at 6813 Gulley Lane. The primary procurement focuses on a comprehensive septic system replacement for an owner-occupied, single-family residential property, with the overarching goal of making the home safer, more energy efficient, and more accessible. The project scope involves replacing the entire septic system according to Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit specifications, including yard restoration, topsoil grading, grass seeding, and drain tie-ins. A mandatory pre-quote meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with electronic quote responses due by November 20, 2025, at 1:00 pm, and quote review set for November 21, 2025. Contractors will be evaluated based on being the lowest, most responsive, and most responsible quoter, with a required 60-day project completion timeline and potential liquidated damages of $150 per day for exceeding the contract period.

The procurement is exclusively open to licensed, insured, and county-approved general contractors who can demonstrate specific qualifications, including current Sunbiz registration, a W-9, vertical construction licensing, and EPA RRP Renovator certifications. New contractors must submit a letter of insurability, and all participants are required to create a free account on the OpenGov Procurement platform to submit bids. The project is funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Housing Repair Program, with no federal funding involved. Contractors must provide workers' compensation documentation and commercial liability insurance, with potential performance bonds required for projects valued at $25,000 or higher. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the county reserves the right to award line items separately, particularly for emergency services like septic/sewer work, and may solicit additional quantities or make multiple awards as needed.