I like your plan to get in that range before bulking but there are certainly some people that would disagree. I would increase your strength training immediately, though. Lifting now will quicken the process to your overall goals by helping you preserve the muscle you already have. The primary goal of bulking is to gain muscle with as little fat gain as possible, where the goal of cutting is to lose fat with losing as little muscle as possible. Lifting, after nutrition, is the key to doing both more efficiently.

wow, actually some good advice on this thread! I strongly recommend getting lean before adding weight(i now hate the term bulking). Above poster is correct about better changes in body composition with lower body fat due to insulin sensitivity. It's also easier to tell when youve gained fat as you stary losing definition. if youre already over 12% or so its harder to see fat gain. My advice from bad experience is SLOWLY add calories in when youve got to your goal bodyfat. and go by bodyfat instead of weight or ab definition which is what i use(and lower back)