NEW CONSTRUCTION Residential Home - Cynthia Thomas (1635 NW 24th Ave. )

The City of Ocala is soliciting bids for a new construction residential home project located at 1635 NW 24th Ave in Ocala, Florida. The procurement is seeking qualified Florida-licensed General, Residential, or Building Contractors to complete a single-family residential home construction. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to construct the home in strict accordance with the Current Florida Building Code and the project's detailed exhibits, which include a Scope of Work, Work Write-up, and Building Plans. The project requires contractors to have at least three years of experience in residential rehabilitation services and to obtain all necessary permits, including Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical permits at no additional cost to the city. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST at the project site, with bid submissions due by September 12, 2025. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements, with a total project completion timeline of 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The solicitation does not specifically mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automotive Liability, and Workers' Compensation. The project requires the contractor to provide a twelve-month material and labor warranty covering operational failures caused by defective materials or workmanship. Invoicing will be conducted monthly or as draws require, with final payment contingent upon submitting a comprehensive 3-ring binder containing contractor information, warranties, manuals, and documentation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded as a lump sum that must include all direct and indirect costs associated with the project. The home will be Energy Star certified, featuring specific construction requirements including CMU/stucco exterior walls, 8-foot plate height, detailed interior finishes, and specific material specifications such as waterproof vinyl plank flooring and Sherwin Williams paint.