SHIP - NED Demo and Replacement Project - 127 Robinson St.

Escambia County, Florida is soliciting bids for the SHIP - NED Demo and Replacement Project, a comprehensive residential construction initiative located at 127 Robinson Street in Cantonment. The project requires a licensed Florida contractor to fully demolish an existing single-family home and construct a new 1,242 square foot, three-bedroom residential structure. Detailed technical specifications include specific energy efficiency requirements, wind load design, and compliance with Florida Building Code standards. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) mandates electronic bid submission by November 18, 2025, at 9:00 am, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 9:00 am. Contractors will be evaluated based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest total offer, and must provide a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid price. The total project timeline is 165 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with 135 days allocated for substantial completion and an additional 30 days for final completion. Evaluation criteria will include technical compliance, pricing, contractor qualifications, and adherence to detailed construction and administrative requirements.

The project is funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program and does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Successful bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including E-Verify certification, conflict of interest forms, and proof of business licensing. The contract includes a draw schedule with up to five payments based on project milestones, with the final payment contingent upon project completion, inspections, and warranty documentation submission. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires integration with pre-approved building materials listed in the Florida Products Approval documentation, including roofing from manufacturers like GAF and CertainTeed, cement board siding from James Hardie, impact glass windows from MARITECH, and Therma-Tru exterior doors. Though a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving complete demolition and new construction—suggests a significant investment. Contractors must also meet extensive insurance requirements and provide performance and payment bonds, indicating the project's complexity and financial scope.