Manatee County Seeks Bids for Residential Facility Rehabilitation

Project funded by HUD CDBG grant includes impact windows, HVAC upgrades, and more

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Manatee County Government is soliciting proposals for the rehabilitation of a residential facility in Bradenton, Florida. The project, funded by a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), will encompass a range of improvements including the installation of impact-resistant windows and doors, HVAC system replacement, fence installation, bathroom and electrical repairs, kitchen upgrades, and both interior and exterior wall repairs.

Why it matters

This project highlights a growing trend in local governments leveraging federal funding for crucial housing improvements, particularly concerning resilient infrastructure in Florida. The inclusion of impact windows and doors underscores the increasing focus on storm protection in the region.

The details

Contractors are responsible for providing all engineered drawings, permits, materials, equipment, and labor for a complete project. As a CDBG-funded project, the rehabilitation is subject to federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon wage rates and Section 3 reporting requirements. These regulations emphasize social equity and responsible development in federally funded projects.

  • The mandatory Information Conference is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, at the project site.
  • Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026.

The players

Manatee County Government

The local government agency soliciting proposals for the residential facility rehabilitation project.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The federal agency providing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the project.

Julia Vieira

The Community Development Project Manager at Manatee County, who can be contacted for additional information.

Howard Jensen

The Housing and Community Development Specialist at Manatee County, who can be contacted for additional information.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This project underscores the increasing focus on resilient infrastructure and responsible development in federally funded housing improvement initiatives, particularly in Florida's coastal communities.