Residential Rehabilitation - Wiggington (123 SW 11th Avenue, Ocala)

The City of Ocala is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB) #CDS/260622 for residential rehabilitation services on a single-family home located at 123 SW 11th Avenue, Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. The procurement seeks qualified Florida-licensed General or Building Contractors to perform comprehensive rehabilitation work including roof replacement with structural repairs, electrical system upgrades, installation of a new 16-SEER2 Energy Star-certified heat pump HVAC system, kitchen cabinet and countertop replacement, exterior siding repairs, and exterior painting. Bidders must submit lump sum proposals using the provided Exhibit B price proposal form, with pricing structured around seven mandatory line items: Roofing, Electrical, HVAC, Kitchen Cabinets, Exterior Repairs, Exterior Paint, and Permit (estimated at $200-$300). Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in residential rehabilitation services, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Auto Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and Workers' Compensation insurance, and must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond for the total bid amount. The successful contractor must perform a minimum of 30% of the work with their own forces, complete all work within sixty calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (with a ten-day commencement deadline), provide a twelve-month material and labor warranty, and coordinate with the City Rehabilitation Specialist while complying with OSHA safety standards and Florida Building Code requirements. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for late completion. The bid due date is April 22, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the project site. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or other protected categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. The project is part of an affordable housing initiative through the West Ocala Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) under grant GRNT 21-0034 and qualifies for expedited permitting with the City of Ocala Building Department. Environmental assessments have been completed, including an asbestos survey report and a lead-based paint inspection report (dated December 10, 2025) that conclusively determined lead-based paint was not present in any of the 129 sample locations tested, thereby eliminating lead hazard remediation requirements. The specific award value or total project budget is not disclosed in the available procurement documents; however, contractors should base their pricing on the seven identified work categories and the estimated permit allowance provided in the scope of work.