SHIP - NED Home Rehab - 8110 Imperial Ct

Escambia County, Florida is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for residential rehabilitation services under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) repair program for a single-family owner-occupied residence located at 8110 Imperial Court in Pensacola. The comprehensive rehabilitation project includes electrical rewiring, mechanical HVAC system installation, flooring replacement (Shaw LVP and carpet), plumbing fixture upgrades (American Standard, Delta, Sterling, and Aquatic brands), kitchen appliance installation (GE, Whirlpool, Broan, and Delta), cabinetry and countertop replacement with laminate and hardwood components, interior drywall repairs, exterior porch post replacement, and foundation stabilization work, with three optional scope items consisting of attic insulation, garage door replacement, and gutter installation. Eligible bidders must be licensed Division One General Contractors, insured, and in good standing with Escambia County, holding a current Certificate of Authority to do business in Florida. Key project milestones include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the project site, a deadline for submitting questions by March 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., and electronic bid submission by April 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening occurring on the same date. The contract requires submission on a lump sum basis with all pricing broken down, and bidders must provide a 5 percent bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check as surety, along with separate Performance and Payment bonds covering up to 100 percent of the award amount. Substantial completion is required within 60 consecutive calendar days, with final completion within an additional 30 days, and liquidated damages are assessed at $300 per calendar day for failure to meet deadlines.

This solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or women-owned, minority-owned, or small businesses, though all work must comply with federal, state, and local building codes and 2 CFR 200 requirements applicable to federally-funded contracts. Insurance requirements are comprehensive and mandatory, including workers' compensation with statutory limits, general liability with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, business auto liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and contractor's pollution liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Federal compliance provisions require Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements for construction contracts exceeding $2,000, debarment and suspension verification through the System for Award Management (SAM), E-Verify employment verification, domestic preference for United States-produced materials, and restrictions on procurement of covered telecommunications equipment from specified foreign entities. The project scope explicitly authorizes additional work beyond the defined scope upon discovery during rehabilitation, contingent upon written county approval and allocated funding before commencement. No specific award value or budget range is identified in the available procurement documents, though the project scope materials list includes detailed specifications for brand-name appliances, fixtures, and materials that provide reference points for cost estimation.