Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Development Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve award of contract to Building Visions Construction, LLC for residential rehabilitation services for the Sims residence located at 1928 SW Second Street with a total project cost not to exceed $66,800
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Publicly Posted 5/15/2024 on ProFx
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BACKGROUND:
On or about April 3, 2024, the City’s Community Development Services (CDS) Department received a request for assistance with housing rehabilitation from a low-income family. CDS conducted a structural evaluation of the home. To bring the home to current building standards the plumbing needs to be upgraded; the home needs interior repairs and painting; both bathrooms need to be remodeled and made ADA accessible; flooring throughout the house needs to be replaced; and electrical needs to be upgraded.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On May 15, 2024, the City issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. CDS/240283 for residential rehabilitation services for the Sims property. Responses were received from three contractors and the results are listed in the table below. Building Visions Construction, LLC of Deltona, Florida, was found to be the lowest responsive bidder with a total bid of $66,800. This project will be funded by the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget in account 346-060-644-554-55-34010.
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