SHIP - NED Demo and Replacement House - 2719 W Yonge St.

Escambia County is procuring a State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) project for the demolition and replacement of a single-family home located at 2719 W Yonge Street in Pensacola, Florida. The project requires a licensed Florida Certified or Registered General, Building, or Residential Contractor to complete comprehensive construction services, including site preparation, demolition, utilities connections, foundation work, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, finishes, and landscaping. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was released on August 7, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk-through scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 10:30 am. Bidders must submit questions by August 27, 2025, at 3:00 pm, and electronic bids are due by September 12, 2025, at 11:30 am. The project has a total completion timeline of 165 consecutive calendar days, with 135 days for substantial completion and an additional 30 days for final completion. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond or cashier's check and comply with detailed construction specifications, including energy efficiency standards and Florida Building Code requirements.

The contract does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be in good standing with Escambia County and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, business auto liability, and pollution liability. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and inspections, ensuring compliance with local building codes. Performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract value are required. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves constructing a 3-bedroom, 1,242 square foot single-family home with energy-efficient features, including a split air source heat pump, electric water heater, and specific window and insulation specifications. The structural design accounts for Florida's stringent building codes, including wind resistance requirements for a 160 MPH ultimate wind speed and compliance with the 2023 Florida Building Code.