HCD 2026 Vacant Unit Preparations Contract

General Description of the Work (Project): Vacant unit repairs of 30 units throughout HCD. The intent of this work is to repair the interior of apartment units for residents’ occupancy and perform other miscellaneous work. HCD manages approximately 7,000 units throughout Miami-Dade County in three geographic areas: North Region, Central Region, and South Region. The purpose of this Contract is to prepare selected vacant units throughout HCD for occupancy. Vendor will be bidding to complete (Move-In Ready) vacant units, varying from 0br,1br, 2br, 3br,4br, & 5br. The locations are attached at the Form Of Bid Section of the Bid packet. Work shall be done in an expedited manner. Work duration will be 90 calendar days to complete all vacant unit’s repairs. Contractors must have the labor force capacity to complete the project timely. REQUIREMENTS FOR APARTMENT UNIT REPAIRS A. GENERAL 1. The scope of work includes but is not limited to building, electrical and plumbing work, other ancillary trades and items of work required to deliver a habitable unit. Contractor shall visit the site prior to bidding to become familiar with the scope of work and verify all existing field conditions at job site. 2. The intent of this work is to repair the interior of apartment units for residents’ occupancy and perform other miscellaneous work. The General Contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits and shall provide all materials and labor necessary to complete the job and ready to occupy. The job includes but is not limited to repair walls, floors, ceilings, electrical and plumbing systems, kitchens, bathrooms, all finishes, painting, etc. 3. All work shall be performed in the best standards of workmanship and applicable codes. New materials shall match existing and be approved by HCD Project Manager prior to installation. SEALED BIDS for the project designated below will be received for and on behalf of MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, BY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION, 701 NW 1ST Court, 16Th Floor, Front Desk, Miami, Florida 33136 Until 10:00 A.M. Local time, Tuesday March 24, 2026 @ 701 NW 1 CT. 16th floor where they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Equal Bids: 1) When a contract receives two or more responsive and responsible low bids, equal in all aspects, the award shall be decided by drawing lots. 2) In the event that two separate contracts, having identical scope of work, have two responsive and responsible low bids each, the tie break shall be resolved by awarding a contract to each company. Contracts will be assigned to companies by drawing lots. 3) Similar circumstances involving more than two companies; awards shall be decided by drawing lots. Bidder’s License Requirements: Bidders must hold at the time of bid submission (and maintain same throughout duration of the contract) a current valid license. See Sec. 2.12, MCC 7360 PLAN as checked below: Section 3: This is a Section 3 covered activity. Section 3 requires that job training and employment opportunities be directed to low- and very-low-income persons and contracting opportunities be directed to businesses that are owned by, or that substantially employ, low- or very-low-income persons. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SECTION 3 DOCUMENTS ON OR BEFORE HCD REQUESTED DUE DATES MAY RENDER BID NON-RESPONSIVE. Bid Documents: Obtain Bid Documents from HCD, Front desk, 701 NW 1st Court 16th Floor Miami, Florida 33136 as of 6/5/2025. Amount: $30.00 (non-refundable) per Bid Document Set. Contractors shall provide separate money orders or cashier’s checks per contracts. Only Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks payable to Miami-Dade Housing and Community Development will be accepted to acquire bid documents. Contractor(s) shall also be able to obtain free electronic copies of the specifications and drawings at the following link: https://app.box.com/s/tedfyf1qe58qagygr85llf4wrjp9pd9m - Contractor’s inability to access this web site shall not be considered just cause for a bid protest. It is the responsibility of the contractor(s) to advise HCD in writing, a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days before the bid opening, of any difficulty in accessing above link and obtaining printed bid documents from HCD. Waivers and rejection of bids: The County, at its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in any bid, or to reject any or all bids prior to contract award. Refer also to Document 00100 – Instructions to Bidders, Section 1.09 and 1.10 and Document 00300 – Form of Bid. Pre-Bid Meeting: A pre-bid meeting will be held at 325 NW 62nd St. Edison Courts Community Center, Miami, Fl. 33150 on March 5, 2026, at 10A.M. DAVIS BACON WAGES WILL APPLY TO THIS CONTRACT. Contractor must refer to the Request for Price Quotation (RPQ) and associated project documents for the detail Scope of Work.