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 a contract for the rehabilitation of the Clarke residence located at 2612 NE 22nd Ave. to Stejack, LLC for a total project cost not to exceed $66,048
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Posted to the public 12/3/2024
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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 Clarke home on NE 22nd Ave. revealed a need to replace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, upgrade the electrical system, and replace three windows and the water heater. Extensive flooring throughout the home needs replacing, and both bathrooms need remodeling to make them ADA-compliant. The kitchen cabinets need replacing, in addition to interior repairs, and interior and exterior painting.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On December 3, 2024, the City issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) CDS/240985 for the rehabilitation of the Clarke residence. The bid closed on December 23, 2024, resulting in eight bids. Two bids were deemed unresponsive. Stejack, LLC of Apopka, FL, was deemed the lowest responsive bidder with a bid of $66,048. This project will be funded by the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $66,048 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:
The Agreement will be reviewed as to form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes
• Table
• Deny