Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Development Services
FORMAL TITLE:
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Award of contract to Robinrose Construction, LLC, for a new build of the Taylor residence located at 725 SW Third Street with a total project cost not to exceed $169,500
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to the Public on October 9, 2025
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Ocala provides housing rehabilitation assistance to low-income homeowners. The Consolidated Plan, approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), includes the rehabilitation and reconstruction of owner-occupied housing for income-qualified applicants.
The Taylor residence, located at 725 SW Third Street, was evaluated on August 20, 2021. It was determined to be dilapidated and ineligible for housing rehabilitation assistance. The property owner agreed to be placed on Community Programs’ waiting list for the demolition and reconstruction of the structure if funding became available.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On October 9, 2025, the City issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.: CDS/240715A for this new build project. Eight bids were received with the following results:
This new build project is for a qualified low-income household with a documented disability. Costs for this project were solicited in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy and grant and program guidelines. Robinrose Construction, LLC, of Ocala, Florida, was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a total bid of $169,500.
The demolition of the Taylor residence was procured under Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. CDS/240715 and awarded to Patriot Contracting of CF, LLC, of Ocala, FL. Upon approval of this agenda item, a Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued for the demolition. This project is located in the West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $119,500 is available in account 001-050-501-554-55-34010. $50,000 will be paid from the West Ocala CRA (623-016-560-559-55-82010).
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny