NED Home Rehab - 2918 W. Gonzalez St.

Escambia County's Neighborhood and Human Services agency is soliciting bids for the residential rehabilitation of an owner-occupied single-family home located at 2918 W. Gonzalez St., Pensacola, Florida. The project focuses on improving safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility through two primary scopes of work: the installation of a new matching HVAC system meeting state energy efficiency guidelines and the decommissioning of an existing septic tank to tie the residence into the county sewer line per Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations. Eligible bidders must be licensed, insured general contractors in good standing with the county. A mandatory on-site walk-through is scheduled for October 1, 2026, and all bids must be submitted electronically via OpenGov by October 9, 2026. The contract requires strict adherence to Escambia County building codes and OSHA safety standards. Contractors must provide a Manual J for the HVAC installation and ensure full restoration of any disturbed landscaping or fencing. Payment is structured based on project value: bids under 15,000 dollars are paid in a lump sum upon completion, while bids over 15,000 dollars are eligible for a 40 percent draw at 50 percent completion, followed by a substantial completion draw and a final payment upon final inspection and homeowner acceptance. For projects valued at 25,000 dollars or more, 100 percent performance and payment bonds are required. Required submission documents include a sworn statement on public entity crimes, scrutinized companies certification, and proof of licensure and insurance, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Pollution Liability.