RFQ# 202618-Pre-Qualified Contractors Pool for Community Development Programs

The City of Homestead is soliciting qualifications through RFQ# 202618 to establish a pre-qualified pool of contractors to perform rehabilitation of single-family homes under federally and state-funded community development programs including the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). The contract supports the City’s goal of stabilizing neighborhoods and preserving housing by addressing code violations, health and safety hazards, structural and system repairs, energy efficiency improvements, and mold remediation in accordance with the Florida Building Code and relevant federal and local regulations. Work is to be performed on-site within Homestead city limits, with strict adherence to federal compliance provisions such as the Davis-Bacon Act, Section 3 requirements, and SAM exclusion checks. The contract term is initially three years with two optional one-year renewals, and individual projects must commence within 45 days of notice to proceed and be completed within 90 days, subject to daily penalties for delays. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience, licenses, and financial capacity, including a minimum $1 million general liability insurance policy naming the City as additional insured. Proposal evaluations equally weigh firm experience, trade qualifications, prior HUD or similarly funded project experience, and client references, with selection based on a best-value trade-off approach rather than lowest price. Contractors are required to submit biweekly progress reports, maintain workforce and subcontractor capacity, provide a 10-year warranty on roofs and major work, and comply with invoicing and documentation procedures controlled by the City or its consultant. The solicitation mandates a comprehensive submission through the City’s e-Procurement Portal by May 13, 2026, with no hard copies accepted, reflecting the City's emphasis on administrative efficiency and adherence to federal grant regulations. The contract places responsibility for ensuring quality, timely completion, and compliance on the contractor, with the City retaining rights to terminate for cause or convenience, with oversight performed via on-site inspections and administrative acceptance.