Roof Replacement - Martin (1213 NW 9th St. Ocala)

The City of Ocala, Florida is soliciting quotes through RFQ #CDS/260362 for roof replacement and residential rehabilitation services at 1213 NW 9th Street, Ocala, located within Marion County. The procurement seeks qualified Florida-licensed General, Building, or Roofing Contractors with a minimum of three years' experience in residential rehabilitation to perform complete roof tear-off and replacement, structural repairs, HVAC work, water heater installation, attic insulation, window replacement, interior and exterior painting, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical work, exterior door installation, deck construction, and miscellaneous interior and exterior repairs. Bidders must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and permits necessary to complete the work in strict accordance with rehabilitation specifications and Florida Building Code requirements within a 30-day completion timeframe, with work commencing no later than ten calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Deliverables include roofing warranties from both the contractor and manufacturer, a Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form with photographs, owner manuals, manufacturer information, material and contractor lien releases, and a comprehensive three-ring binder of all project documentation provided to the homeowner at closeout. The bid must be submitted on a lump-sum basis including all direct and indirect costs for fifteen mandatory line items, with award made to the lowest qualified responsive bidder. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at the project site, with proposals due by February 3, 2026.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are identified in the procurement documents. The contractor must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation as required by Florida Statutes, and must perform a minimum of thirty percent of the work with their own forces, with any subcontracting requiring written City approval. The project includes relevant environmental assessments, with an asbestos survey report and lead-based paint inspection report provided to bidders as planning tools; the lead inspection found no lead-based paint present, while the asbestos survey identified suspect materials that contractors must manage in compliance with EPA protocols. No incumbent vendor or specific award value is listed in the available documentation, though the bid includes an estimated permit cost allowance of $100.00 and potential change order line items for materials such as plywood, lumber, and truck loads. Liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day apply for failure to complete work within the specified timeframe, and the contractor must provide a twelve-month material and labor warranty from the completion date.