Housing Rehab-5525 Delona Road

Santa Rosa County, Florida, is soliciting bids for a housing rehabilitation project located at 5525 Delona Road in Milton, Florida. The scope of work includes replacing windows at ten openings with windborne debris protection, installing a new kitchen sliding glass door and side entry door, and replacing the central HVAC system and registers. Additional requirements involve blowing attic insulation to achieve R-38, converting the primary bathroom shower with grab bars and GFCI outlets, replacing soffits with vented vinyl, wrapping fascia in aluminum coil, and recladding the rear addition with new vinyl siding and a water-resistive barrier. All work must comply with the Florida Building Code, OSHA standards, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project must reach substantial completion within 90 calendar days, with final completion and readiness for payment within 120 calendar days. Liquidated damages for delays are set at 75 dollars per day. Payment is structured with a 5 percent retainage, meaning the contractor is paid 95 percent of the work completed until final acceptance. Final payment is contingent upon a successful walkthrough by the homeowner and approvals from the Housing Program Inspector, the County Inspections Division, and the State Health Department. Bidders must be financially sound, of good reputation, and submit their proposals electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 14, 2026. Award selection is based on the best interest of the County, primarily considering the low bid alongside the contractor's qualifications.