Residential Rehabilitation - Bacon (2501 NW 1st Street, Ocala, FL. )

The City of Ocala, Florida, in Marion County, is soliciting competitive bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number CDS/260433 for residential rehabilitation services at 2501 NW 1st Street, Ocala, FL 34475. This procurement seeks qualified Florida-licensed General or Building Contractors to perform comprehensive rehabilitation work on a single-family residential property, with all work to be completed in strict accordance with Florida Building Code standards and project specifications. The scope of work encompasses eight major components: plumbing upgrades including water shut-off valves and supply line replacement; hall bathroom renovation with new Delta shower combo, ADA-compliant toilet, vanity with faucet, and LED lighting; complete HVAC system replacement with minimum 16SEER2 Energy Star certified gas system including new thermostat and ductwork; electrical work including panel labeling, replacement of all switches and receptacles with code-compliant GFCI/AFCI protection, new light fixtures, and smoke/CO alarms; exterior door replacement with steel 6-panel pre-hung doors and Kwikset SmartKey locks; kitchen cabinet and countertop replacement with new appliances; interior door and closet door replacement; and full interior painting with Sherwin-Williams ProMar 200 Zero VOC latex. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, and equipment and are responsible for obtaining all required permits, with an estimated allowance of $425.00 for permitting costs. Bidders are required to have a minimum of three years' experience in residential rehabilitation, maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation coverage as required by Florida law. The project must commence within ten calendar days of the City-issued Notice to Proceed and be completed within ninety calendar days, with standard working hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on February 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST at the project site, and the proposal due date was February 25, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder meeting all stated requirements on a lump-sum basis, with bids required on all mandatory line items including all direct and indirect costs, and a twelve-month material and labor warranty against defective materials or workmanship is required from the date of project completion.

The procurement documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor requirements applicable to this solicitation. No pre-existing contractors, current service providers, or integrated technology requirements are referenced in the procurement materials. An asbestos survey report dated January 20, 2026, indicates that all 25 bulk material samples collected from the property tested negative for asbestos content above the 1% threshold, confirming that NESHAP notification thresholds would not be triggered by materials identified at the site. The project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which may impose specific compliance requirements on the selected contractor. Contractors performing more than ninety percent of the work must have their own forces perform a minimum of thirty percent of the total work, and the contractor is subject to liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day for any work extending beyond the ninety-day completion deadline. The specific budget or award value for this contract is not explicitly stated in the available procurement documents; however, bidders must provide pricing for all nine mandatory line items covering the identified scope of work, with the permit cost line item pre-populated at $300.00.