Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #ITN# GRM/260682
Affordable Housing Development Opportunity in West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
ITN# GRM/260682
NAICS
236115, 237210
The City of Ocala is seeking proposals for the development of affordable housing within the West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area. - Government Buyer: - City of Ocala (Marion County, FL) - Project Scope: - Development of affordable housing on city-owned parcels totaling approximately 2.01 acres - Targeted development area is 0.47 acres - Construction of a residential subdivision with a mix of single-family detached homes and open spaces - Emphasis on quality construction, site design, walkability, connectivity, and aesthetic appeal - Development must align with the West Ocala Vision and Community Plan, incorporating New Urbanism principles (land use, density, pedestrian orientation) - Notable Requirements: - Completion and issuance of certificates of occupancy within 18 months of closing - Title transfer is contingent on project initiation; title reverts to the city if construction does not commence within 6 months - Open to qualified developers and contractors with experience in residential construction and urban development - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Opportunity is for development and construction services, not for specific products or equipment
Description
The City of Ocala is seeking proposals for constructing a residential development on approximately 2.01 acres, with a targeted development area of 0.47 acres in the West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area. The project aims to create affordable housing featuring a mix of single-family detached homes and open space, focusing on quality construction, site design, walkability, connectivity, and aesthetic appeal. The development must align with the West Ocala Vision and Community Plan to promote a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. The project includes development goals such as completion and issuance of certificates of occupancy within 18 months of closing, with title transfer contingent on project initiation.