Residential Rehabilitation - Johnson

The City of Ocala is requesting bids on residential rehabilitation work at 2015 NW 1st Street under ITB CDS/260655, with bids due May 28, 2026. Bidders must be Florida-licensed General or Building Contractors with a minimum of three years of residential rehabilitation experience.

The scope encompasses plumbing system replacement and repairs, bathroom renovation, complete HVAC system replacement with energy-efficient requirements (minimum 16 SEER2 rating and Energy Star certification), electrical system upgrades including panel labeling and GFCI/AFCI protection, water heater replacement, exterior door installation, kitchen cabinet and countertop replacement, interior door and hardware repairs, interior painting, appliance installation, vinyl plank flooring in the laundry room and hall (approximately 24 square feet), window replacement, and bifold closet doors. All work must comply with the current Florida Building Code. An asbestos survey report completed March 3, 2025, confirmed no regulated asbestos-containing materials at concentrations exceeding 1 percent. The project must be completed within 60 days of contract award, with work occurring 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday under coordination with City Rehabilitation Specialist Chris Lewis. Contractors must obtain all required permits at no additional cost to the City, including an estimated permit allowance of $300.00, and perform a minimum of 30 percent of work with their own forces.

Bids are submitted on a lump-sum basis including all direct and indirect costs. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for work not completed within the sixty-day timeframe. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Commercial Auto Liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence), and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Florida law. A twelve-month material and labor warranty against defective materials or workmanship is required upon completion. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held May 20, 2026, at the project site. Addendum 1, dated May 21, 2026, clarified interior repairs specifications under Item 8.