Residential Rehabilitation -McGirth (1941 NW 5th Street, Ocala)

The City of Ocala, Florida, issued Invitation to Bid #CDS/260375 on January 22, 2026, soliciting comprehensive residential rehabilitation services for a single-family home located at 1941 NW 5th Street, Ocala, Florida. This procurement targets qualified Florida-licensed General or Building Contractors to execute complete rehabilitation work including window and door replacement, plumbing upgrades to the hall bathroom, HVAC installation, electrical work, water heater replacement, exterior door installation, flooring work, attic insulation, kitchen cabinet and countertop installation, interior repairs, interior and exterior painting, and termite treatment, all in compliance with the Florida Building Code and City policies. Bidders must submit a completed Exhibit B Price Proposal on a lump-sum basis that encompasses all direct and indirect costs, including an estimated permit allowance of $300, and must bid on all 13 mandatory line items with optional items available for non-mandatory pricing. Qualifying contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of residential rehabilitation experience and maintain Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Florida law; contractors must also perform a minimum of 30 percent of work with their own forces. The project must commence within ten calendar days of the City-issued Notice to Proceed and be completed within ninety days thereafter, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day assessed for delays, and a twelve-month material and labor warranty is required upon completion. The bid due date is February 9, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was offered to interested contractors. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements, as evaluated on lump-sum pricing and compliance with project specifications.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are identified in the procurement documents, though the project is funded through a grant program designated as GRNT SHIP CRA, which may carry certain compliance requirements typical of community development funding sources. The procurement documents do not identify incumbent vendors, existing contractors, or technology infrastructure requiring integration, as this appears to be a straightforward rehabilitation project. Supporting environmental and structural documentation provided to bidders includes an Asbestos Survey Report indicating no asbestos-containing materials were detected in 12 bulk samples tested, a Lead Inspection Report documenting zero surfaces with lead-based paint at regulatory thresholds based on 79 XRF-tested surfaces, a Mold Test Report identifying visible microbial growth in the northwest bedroom closet with elevated Aspergillus/Penicillium spore counts requiring comprehensive remediation, and an Elevation Certificate prepared by Bruce M. Varnadoe to inform bidders of flood risk and structural elevation requirements. The specific budget value or award amount is not disclosed in the procurement solicitation; however, the project scope and rehabilitation specifications detailed in Exhibit C provide the basis for competitive pricing submissions on the lump-sum basis. Prospective bidders should direct inquiries and seek clarification regarding project scope and specifications through the City of Ocala's Community Development Services department, with contact information provided to Chris Lewis, Rehabilitation Specialist, for monthly billing or draw request submissions post-award.