NEW CONSTRUCTION Residential Home - Woodbury (826 NW 6th Ave. )

The City of Ocala, Florida, through Marion County, is seeking a licensed Florida General, Residential, or Building Contractor to complete new residential construction of a single-family home located at 826 NW 6th Ave in the Woodbury neighborhood. The comprehensive project involves constructing a 1,064 square foot, single-story residential home requiring complete structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations, including eight-foot plate height, CMU/stucco exterior walls, architectural shingles, energy-efficient windows, mechanical systems, Delta plumbing fixtures, waterproof vinyl plank flooring, ceramic tile bathrooms, and Energy Star certified appliances. Contractors must obtain all necessary municipal permits, coordinate with City Rehabilitation Specialist Chris Lewis, and complete the project within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation requires a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting, and contractors must maintain a minimum of 30 percent of work with their own forces. Key qualification requirements include a minimum of three years' experience in residential rehabilitation services and the ability to comply with Florida Building Code standards.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises and does not list incumbent vendors. Contractors must provide Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, Commercial Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation insurance as mandated by Florida Statutes. While no explicit budget range is provided, the comprehensive scope suggests a substantial project investment. Successful bidders must provide a twelve-month material and labor warranty and will be subject to liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for missing project completion deadlines. The project includes site work such as a concrete driveway, ADA-compliant ramps, landscaping, and exterior amenities, with all work to be completed at no additional cost to the City of Ocala. Contractors are responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, permit fees, licenses, disposal costs, and subcontractor management.