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

The City of Ocala, Florida, located in Marion County, is soliciting competitive sealed bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) CDS/250327A for the re-bid new construction of a single-family residential home located at 1635 NW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475, for beneficiary Cynthia Thomas. Qualified Florida-licensed General, Residential, or Building Contractors are invited to submit bids to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the residential construction project in strict accordance with the Current Florida Building Code and the detailed project specifications outlined in Exhibits A through D. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive residential construction including structural framing, roofing, exterior finishes, windows and doors, interior framing and finishes, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, flooring, appliances, concrete work, and landscaping. Bidders must possess a minimum of three years' experience in residential rehabilitation or new construction services and must provide evidence of three completed new residential construction projects. Work must commence within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days from the start date, with standard working hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required for all prospective bidders, scheduled for March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the City of Ocala Customer Service Center, 201 SE 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, Conference Room, Ocala, FL 34471; only vendors attending this meeting are permitted to submit bids. The bid due date is March 23, 2026, and bids will be evaluated on a lump sum basis with award made to the lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The successful contractor must submit a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the total bid amount and must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation as required by Florida Statutes. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all required City permits (building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical) at no additional cost to the City and must perform a minimum of 30 percent of the work with their own forces, with any subcontracting or assignment requiring written City approval. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day will be assessed for each day work extends beyond the 120-day completion deadline, and the contractor must provide a twelve-month material and labor warranty from the completion date. The procurement includes a Section 3 Compliance requirement as indicated by Exhibit E. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials; however, the project encompasses complete new residential construction including all associated labor, materials, equipment, permits, and overhead costs. Upon formal award, the successful contractor will receive a digital copy of the building plans bearing the engineer's seal and must submit a comprehensive 3-ring binder at project closeout containing prime contractor and subcontractor information, roof warranty documentation, owner manuals, and all warranty information.