Residential Rehabilitation - Brathwaite (2832 NE 18th Court, Ocala, FL)

The City of Ocala, acting through its Community Development Services Department in Marion County, Florida, is soliciting sealed bids from qualified Florida-licensed General or Building Contractors to perform comprehensive residential rehabilitation work at 2832 NE 18th Court, Ocala, FL 34479, owned by Keysha Brathwaite (ITB# CDS/260432). The scope of work encompasses water heater replacement, HVAC system installation, attic insulation improvements, window replacements (eight units), and roofing work including complete tear-off to roof deck sheathing with installation of new asphalt shingles, fascia, soffit, gutters, and vents. All work must comply strictly with the Florida Building Code and rehabilitation specifications, with contractors required to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and obtain all necessary City permits (building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, roofing, and gas). Bidders must submit lump-sum price proposals on Exhibit B covering all direct and indirect costs, including a $425.00 permit allowance, and must bid on all five mandatory line items (water heater, HVAC, attic insulation, windows, and permits). The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on February 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, and proposals were due by February 24, 2026. Qualified contractors must possess a minimum of three years' residential rehabilitation experience, maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Auto Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Florida Statutes. Work must commence within ten calendar days of the 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 and liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day for non-compliance with the deadline. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements, excluding optional line items from evaluation.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are detailed in the procurement documents. The project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for owner-occupied rehabilitation, which may carry federal compliance requirements. Contractors must perform a minimum of thirty percent of work with their own forces and are responsible for obtaining all required City permits at no additional cost to the City. A comprehensive twelve-month material and labor warranty is required upon project completion. Supporting documentation includes an Asbestos Survey Report prepared by Pb3 Environmental Monitoring, LLC (dated January 8, 2026), which identified asbestos-containing materials that must be handled following EPA NESHAP regulations and Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements, and a Lead-Based Paint Inspection Report by PbO3 Environmental Monitoring, LLC (dated December 29, 2025), indicating no detected lead-based paint above the 1.0 mg/cm² federal action level on 102 tested samples, though contractors must follow lead-safe work practices. Addendum #1, issued February 13, 2026, provides detailed specifications for roof and HVAC work, including requirements for Simpson H2.5 Galvanized Hurricane Ties, 130 MPH wind-rated shingles with 30-year warranty, seamless gutters with gutter guards, and coordination with Ocala Electric Utility for electrical disconnection services. No specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, making the award value contingent upon responsive bids received from qualified contractors.