NED Home Rehab - 7 Mississippi Circle

Escambia County, Florida, through its Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED), is procuring general contractor services for a comprehensive residential rehabilitation project located at 7 Mississippi Circle in Pensacola under the State Housing Improvement Program (SHIP). The scope of work includes extensive home repairs and upgrades encompassing roofing removal and replacement, plumbing fixture updates (specifically shower valve replacement), kitchen appliance installation (including sink, faucet, range, cooktop, microwave, hood vent, and refrigerator), bathroom fixture installation (vanity sink, faucet, tub, shower, toilet, and exhaust fan), flooring materials (vinyl plank and carpet), heating and cooling systems (hot water heater and HVAC installation), lighting fixtures, gutter replacement, window installation, and associated structural repairs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and county laws and ordinances. The project requires use of specified brand and model products including Delta faucets, GE kitchen appliances, American Standard bathroom fixtures, Shaw flooring products, and CertainTeed roofing materials, with contractors permitted to substitute like, similar, or equal-valued products when specified items are unavailable. A mandatory on-site walk-through is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with contractor questions due by May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM, and quotes due exclusively through the OpenGov portal by May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with quote opening on May 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Eligible contractors must be licensed, insured, and in good standing with Escambia County, with new contractors required to submit a letter of insurability; all contractors must provide current W-9 forms, Sunbiz registration, state contractor licenses, EPA RRP certifications, proof of non-debarred status via sam.gov, and liability insurance with $1,000,000 minimum limits naming Escambia County as additional insured. The project has a 60-day completion timeline with liquidated damages assessed at $150 per day for delays, and projects valued at $25,000 or higher require 100% Performance and Payment Bonds prior to the Notice to Proceed.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are identified in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. Payment structure varies based on project value, with lump-sum payment for projects under $15,000 and multiple draws (40% upon 50% completion, substantial completion draw, and final payment upon project completion and inspection) for projects exceeding $15,000. For projects valued at $25,000 or higher, performance and payment bonds are required before work commences. The award will be made to the lowest and most responsive bidder meeting all stated requirements, with Escambia County reserving the right to award line items individually for emergency work limited to roofing and septic or sewer services. No federal funding is allocated for this project. The specific project budget or award value range is not disclosed in the available documentation.