Submitted By: James Haynes
presenter
Presentation By: James Haynes
end
Department: Community Development Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
title
Approve award of the contract for rehabilitation of the Brown residence located at 617 NW First St. to 2W Construction Corporation, for a total project cost not to exceed $87,000
end
OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to public: 6/5/2025
body
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 Brown home located at 617 NW 1st St. revealed a need to replace the windows, make plumbing repairs, remodel the hall bathroom, make electrical upgrades, replace the HVAC unit, water heater, and exterior doors, add attic insulation, replace the kitchen cabinets, make flooring and interior repairs, paint the interior and exterior of the home, and treat the home for termites.
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 June 5, 2025, the City issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) No. CDS/250560 for the rehabilitation of the Brown residence. The bid closed on June 30, 2025, with seven bidders responding. 2W Construction Corporation of Ocoee, Florida, was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder, with a bid of $87,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The $87,000 is available 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
• Table
• Deny