SHIP - NED Demo and Replacement House - 31 Milton Rd.

Escambia County, Florida is soliciting bids for a State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) project involving the demolition and replacement of a single-family home located at 31 Milton Road. The project requires a licensed Florida Certified or Registered General Contractor to complete comprehensive demolition and new construction services, including site work, landscaping, concrete and masonry, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. The solicitation was released on August 6, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 9:00 am, which will include a site walkthrough. Potential bidders must submit questions by August 27, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with final bids due on September 12, 2025, at 9:00 am. The total project timeline is 165 consecutive calendar days, with 135 days allocated for substantial completion and an additional 30 days for final completion. Bidders must provide a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid price and demonstrate compliance with Florida Building Code and local ordinances. The project requires comprehensive documentation, including energy efficiency compliance, site surveys, structural engineering plans, and Florida Residential Products Approval documentation.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified general contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must have extensive insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability. The project will be funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, with payment schedules tied to specific project milestones. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving complete demolition and reconstruction of a 1,242 square foot, 3-bedroom home—suggests a significant investment. The project location in Escambia County's Aero Vista subdivision indicates this is likely part of a broader housing rehabilitation or replacement initiative. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in residential construction, energy efficiency compliance, and adherence to Florida's stringent building codes, particularly those related to coastal construction standards.