SHIP Rehabilitation 4065 Vancouver Ave, Cocoa, FL 32926

Brevard County Housing and Human Services is requesting sealed bids for residential rehabilitation at 4065 Vancouver Ave, Cocoa, Florida under the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Contractors must be Florida-licensed building contractors and current members of the county's Pre-Qualified Contractor List for the SHIP Rehab/Repair/Reconstruction Program, or must complete pre-qualification prior to bid submission—a mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope encompasses driveway and concrete apron replacement, gutter and downspout installation, roof-mounted solar exhaust fan, central HVAC system replacement with Energy Star qualified heat pump, six impact-rated vinyl replacement windows, soffit and fascia installation, three pre-hung metal entrance doors, attic insulation (R-38 blown cellulose), electrical switch and receptacle replacement in the garage, ductwork replacement, and bathroom sink plumbing repairs. Contractors must verify all quantities through site inspection before submitting bids and provide line-item pricing for each specification.

The construction budget is $50,571.10, fully funded with state SHIP dollars. The construction timeline is 60 days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages apply at $50 per consecutive calendar day of delay beyond the stipulated completion date.

Contractors must carry Workers' Compensation Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and Auto Liability Insurance each with $1,000,000 combined single limits, and provide a current W-9, Business Tax Receipt, valid contractor license, and Contractor Handbook acknowledgment. Bid prices remain firm for 90 days. Change orders are limited to unforeseen health, safety, and code violations. Mandatory pre-bid walk-throughs were scheduled for July 14 at 10:00 a.m. and July 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the project site. Addendum 1 (dated July 17, 2026) clarified the construction budget allocation and requires contractor acknowledgment before bid submission.