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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Contract with 2W Construction Corporation for a new build of the Thomas residence located at 1635 NW 24th Avenue for a total project cost not to exceed $220,500
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid Released to the Public August 20, 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 Thomas residence, located at 1635 NW 24th Avenue, was evaluated on February 15, 2022. It was determined to be dilapidated and ineligible for housing rehabilitation assistance. The property owner agreed to be placed on the Community Programs' waiting list to have the structure demolished and reconstructed if funding became available.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
This new build project is for a qualified elderly, low-income household. Costs for this project were solicited in accordance with the City's Procurement Policy and grant and program guidelines. Three bids were received in response to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. CDS/250327 and 2W Construction Corp of Ocoee, Florida, was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a total bid of $220,550. Staff recommends approval.
The demolition of the Thomas residence was procured under Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. CDS/220899 and awarded to Ho. Man Contracting, LLC. Upon approval of this agenda item, a Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued for the demolition portion of this project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $220,500 is available in account 001-050-501-554-55-34010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City's procurement p...
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