SHIP - NED Home Rehab - 314 E Garfield Dr

Escambia County, Florida is seeking a licensed and insured general contractor to complete a comprehensive residential rehabilitation project through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program, specifically targeting the property located at 314 E Garfield Drive. The procurement involves extensive home renovation services including roofing replacement, fascia and soffit repair, foundation stabilization, tree removal, plumbing repairs, and potential electrical system upgrades. Key project deliverables include bringing the property up to current building codes and ensuring safe, habitable living conditions within a strict 90-day completion timeline. The bid was released on June 25, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid site walk-through scheduled for July 2, 2025, and bid responses due by July 25, 2025, at 10:00 am. Contractors must submit a comprehensive bid package including unit costs for each line item, a 5% bid bond or cashier's check, and demonstrate extensive qualifications such as current licensing, $1,000,000 in insurance coverage, worker's compensation documentation, and regulatory certifications. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and potential local business preferences.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard local and state regulatory compliance is required. Contractors must complete E-Verify compliance and submit various certifications and forms as part of their bid package. For projects valued at $25,000 or higher, a 100% Performance and Payment Bond is mandatory. The project will be funded through the county's housing rehabilitation program, with payment structures varying based on project size: lump sum payments for projects under $15,000 and milestone-based payments for larger initiatives. While no incumbent vendors are specified, contractors will be expected to integrate with existing county infrastructure and adhere to Escambia County's procurement guidelines. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the rehabilitation suggests a potential project value between $15,000 and $50,000, depending on the extent of required repairs and renovations.