General Contractors for Home Repair Projects

The City of Pembroke Pines is seeking statements of qualifications from qualified firms, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, to perform residential home repair projects with significant and verifiable experience , in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this solicitation.

This bid is designed to overlap the current pool of General Contractors for Home Repair Projects, in an effort to establish a new pool that will replace the current one upon its expiration, while allowing the new pool to be engaged immediately upon award of this solicitation. Vendors of the current pool that would like to continue being a part of the pool must bid on this solicitation to be considered for the new pool. The types of services to be rendered include the following:

• Correcting municipal code violations
• Abating any health and safety problems in the resident’s home
• Providing safe electrical and mechanical systems
• Stopping weather penetration to make the resident’s home more energy efficient
• Improving the general condition of the resident’s structure

As each home repair project is determined, the approved pool of contractors will be invited to submit a bid for that particular home repair. The bid must include a quote and a timeline to complete the requested project. The lowest, most responsive/responsible Contractor that can meet the City’s requirements shall be awarded the project(s) on an as-needed basis.

To be included in the pool, interested general contractor firms shall submit qualification statements, performance data and other information relative to the proposed Scope of Services. Responses will be evaluated by a Selection/Evaluation Committee. Firms that do not provide the information requested, or which fail to meet the minimum qualification criteria, shall be disqualified from further consideration.

The Contractor is responsible for communicating all project milestones—including work commencement, inspections, and completion dates—to the assigned Senior Project Specialist. Failure to maintain communication may result in suspension from the Contractor Pool. Contractors must also keep property owners informed about permits, scheduling, warranties, and any project-related issues. Effective and timely communication will be evaluated by the Housing Consultant, the City, and the homeowner upon project completion.

Pembroke Pines, Florida, ranked as the eleventh largest city among the state's four hundred plus municipalities and the second largest in Broward County, maintains a welcoming small-town ambiance that resonates with its residents. Located conveniently in southwest Broward County, the city provides seamless access to major highways, employment centers, entertainment venues, parks, golf courses, and a diverse array of dining and shopping options.

With a population of approximately 170,000 residents spread across 32.68 square miles, Pembroke Pines is renowned as one of the best cities to live in America. The city boasts 28 superior parks, lush landscaping, and a distinctive South Florida charm that contributes to its natural beauty. Notably recognized as 2024's Best Place to Raise a Family in Florida, and 2024's Best City of Hispanic Entrepreneurs by WalletHub, Pembroke Pines also earned a place as the on Money Magazine's esteemed Best Places to Live list in 2014, as the sole Florida representative, ranking in at #32 in the nation.

Incorporated in 1960, Pembroke Pines is celebrated as a safe and desirable community, having received accolades such as the All-America City designation. The city's commitment to arts and culture, exceptional schools, diverse population, numerous parks, and forward-thinking approach in an ever-evolving world make it a standout destination.

Pembroke Pines is also the home to the largest municipal-run charter school system in the nation, serving over 6,000 students across five separate campuses. The City’s award-winning charter school system is located in the Broward County School District, which is the sixth largest school district in the nation.