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 Norton residence located at 117 NW 16th Terrace with a total project cost not to exceed $125,200
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid Released to Public: 6/28/2024
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BACKGROUND:
On March 10, 2022, the City’s Community Development Services (CDS) Department received a request for assistance with housing rehabilitation from a moderate-income family. CDS’s structural evaluation of the home revealed that the following work is required in order to bring the home to current building standards: replacement of the roof, HVAC, windows, and water heater; adding of insulation, performing interior repairs and painting; replacement of kitchen cabinets; electrical upgrades; plumbing upgrades; and replacement of the flooring throughout the house.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On June 18, 2024, the City issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. CDS/240723 for the provision of residential rehabilitation services for the Norton property. Four (4) contractors responded, 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 $125,200. This project will be funded by the City’s State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) and West Ocala CRA rehabilitation funds. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
140-050-699-559-55-34010 $ 95,200
623-016-560-559-55-82010 $ 30,000
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