Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Housing Services
FORMAL TITLE:
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Award of the contract for rehabilitation of the Parker residence, located at 1704 SW Fifth Place, to The Ford Design Group, LLC, for a total project cost not to exceed $62,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to public 9/9/2026
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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. The evaluation of the Parker residence revealed the need to replace the windows, upgrade the plumbing and electrical systems, repair the hall bathroom, make interior and exterior repairs, and paint the interior and exterior.
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 September 9, 2026, the City issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. CHS/260810 for rehabilitating the Parker residence. The ITB closed on October 2, 2026, with 10 bidders responding. The Ford Group, LLC of Orlando, Florida, was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a bid of $62,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
346-060-644-554-55-34010 $62,000
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City’s procurement policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny