Residential Rehab at 2516 NW 2nd St (Carter)

The City of Ocala is seeking qualified Florida-licensed General or Building Contractors to perform comprehensive residential rehabilitation work on a property located at 2516 NW 2nd St in Ocala, Florida, under Invitation to Bid (ITB# CDS/240875). The project requires a full-scale renovation of a 682 square foot single-unit residential home built in 1962, with extensive work including roof replacement, HVAC system upgrades, attic insulation, window replacements, electrical and plumbing system improvements, kitchen and bathroom updates, interior and exterior painting, and flooring installations. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the rehabilitation in strict accordance with Florida Building Code and meet Energy Star certification standards. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2024, at 10:15 AM EST at 2612 NE 22nd Ave in Ocala. Bidders must have a minimum of three years' experience in residential rehabilitation services and must complete all work within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed, with a maximum 10-day start time after notification. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid, with contractors required to bid on all line items and perform at least 30% of the work with their own forces.

The procurement is part of a rehabilitation grant (GRNT 24-0017) for the West Ocala Community Rehabilitation Area, with the property owned by Mary Carter. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must carry specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability and $1,000,000 combined automotive liability. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, with an estimated permit cost of $300, and must provide a 12-month material and labor warranty. The project includes comprehensive environmental assessments, with both lead-based paint and asbestos surveys conducted on May 29, 2024, which found no hazardous materials present. Invoicing will occur at least monthly, with the City imposing liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for work not completed within the specified timeframe. Though the exact budget is not explicitly stated in the documents, the price proposal form includes space for detailed line-item pricing, suggesting flexibility in the potential contract value. The project aims to bring the residential property to a "like-new" condition while improving its energy efficiency, accessibility, and overall structural integrity.