SHIP Rehabilitation 2093 City Acres Road, Melbourne, FL 32904

Brevard County Housing and Human Services is soliciting bids for a comprehensive home rehabilitation project located at 2093 City Acres Road in Melbourne, Florida, under the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Homeowner Repair/Rehabilitation Assistance Program. The project, identified as 23-HRAP-66, requires qualified Florida licensed building contractors to perform extensive property rehabilitation, including floor structure replacement, plumbing and electrical system updates, interior renovations, and painting. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by February 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with mandatory pre-bid walk-through meetings scheduled for February 3 and February 5, 2025. Contractors are required to provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of workers' compensation, general liability, and auto liability insurance, along with a detailed line-item cost breakdown. The project has a strict 90-day construction timeline from the Construction Notice to Proceed, with bid prices to be held firm for 90 days from the bid due date. Evaluation criteria will likely include contractor qualifications, comprehensive documentation, and adherence to housing quality standards and local building codes.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from minority businesses and requires contractors to be fully licensed Florida building contractors. Bidders must submit a W-9 form, business tax receipt, contractor license, and other specified forms, demonstrating a commitment to thorough vendor vetting. While no specific set-aside percentages are mentioned, the emphasis on minority business participation suggests a preference for diverse contractor representation. The project is entirely funded at 100% through the SHIP program, indicating a dedicated public funding source for residential rehabilitation. Contractors must provide a one-year general warranty on materials and workmanship, which underscores the quality expectations for the rehabilitation work. The addendum to the bid documents includes photographic evidence of the property's current condition, revealing significant interior floor damage and crawl space challenges that will need comprehensive remediation. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the extensive rehabilitation requirements suggest a substantial investment in restoring the residential property to acceptable living standards.