Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: Robin Ford
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Department: Community Development Services
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Contract award to The Ford Design Group, LLC, for rehabilitation of the Medina residence located at 1445 NE 22nd Street at a total project cost not to exceed $83,880
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to public: 1/22/26
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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 rehabilitating and reconstructing owner-occupied housing for income-qualified applicants. Evaluation of the Medina residence located at 1445 NE 22nd Street revealed a need to update the electrical, repair both bathrooms, replace the kitchen cabinets and the kitchen sink, replace the water heater, replace rotted flooring throughout the house, replace the windows, remediate mold, lead, and asbestos, and paint the interior and exterior.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Services for this project were solicited in compliance with the City’s procurement process and in accordance with grant and program guidelines. On January 22, 2026, the City issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. CDS/260367 for the rehabilitation of the Medina residence. The bid closed on February 12, 2026, with seven bidders responding. Resipro, LLC, of Atlanta, Georgia, was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder, with a bid of $55,805.
• On March 17, 2026, the contract was awarded to Resipro, LLC.
• On March 31, 2026, the awarded contractor withdrew from the contract due to internal staffing concerns.
• On April 1, 2026, Procurement contacted the next responsive bidder, Meritus Group, Inc. of Ocala, Florida. They declined to accept the job at their original bid price of $68,798.
• On April 2, 2026, Procurement contacted the next responsive bidder, The Ford Design Group, LLC, which has agreed to contract with the City at its original bid price of $83,880. Staff's original bid estimate was $75,000.
Staff recommends approval of the award to The Ford Design Group, LLC
FISCAL IMPACT:
346-060-644-554-55-34010 $83,880
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