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 the contract to Gulf Side Improvements, LLC, for a new build of the Woodbury residence located at 826 NW Sixth Avenue with a total project cost not to exceed $100,016
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to Public: 10/23/2025
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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 Woodbury residence, located at 826 NW Sixth Avenue, was evaluated on April 29, 2022. It was determined to be dilapidated and ineligible for housing rehabilitation assistance. The 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:
This new build project is for qualified elderly, disabled, low-income household. Costs for this project were solicited in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy and grant and program guidelines. Eight bids were received in response to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. CDS/250783A.
Gulf Side Improvements, LLC, of Cedar Key Florida, was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a total bid of $100,016. Funding is available in the City’s Home Investment Partnership (HOME) grant. This project is located in the West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). Staff recommends approval.
The demolition of the Woodbury residence was procured under Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. CDS/250783 and awarded to C.P. Danner Construction, Inc., of Tampa, FL. Upon approval of this agenda item, a Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued for the demolition portion of this project. The demolition contract is not to exceed $8,500.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in account # 001-050-501-554-55-34010, which has an available balance of $494,238.
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