Renovation of a multi-residential development in Bethesda, Maryland. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development.

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, Maryland (hereafter referred to as HOC) is soliciting proposals from qualified General Contractors that are licensed and insured to conduct business within the State of Maryland. General Contractors shall provide single source construction for the renovation of an existing 17-unit garden-style apartment community located in Bethesda, Maryland. The scope of work is for, but not limited to, renovations which shall include: construction of new driveway connection and frontage improvements to Brookes Lane and Sangamore Road; abandonment of existing water service and installation of new water service and water meter; construction of retaining wall for the parking area; construction of storm water management facility; re-grading of yard and removal and relocation of storm drain piping; provision of tree protection measures, removal of some existing trees and new landscaping; paving, concrete repairs, new signage, new trash enclosures; addition of sprinkler fire protection; addition of accessible units, including a new pedestrian bridge from the parking area to the second floor of the building; replacement of roof, gutters and downspouts, windows, doors, and removal of balconies; interior partition replacement and relocation; exterior wall furring and insulation; conversion from central to individual HVAC and hot water systems; kitchen and bathroom upgrades including but not limited to new energy efficient appliances, cabinets, and countertops; new fixtures and energy efficient lighting; new electrical distribution systems, and other miscellaneous work as defined by the Housing Opportunities Commission. All work shall comply with the conditions set forth in this document and as contained within the project details, specifications, and any attachments contained herein. This Contract requires the Contractor to furnish all labor, materials and permits necessary to complete the project as specified herein Proposals will only be accepted from those General Contractors that can establish, to the satisfaction of HOC, the reliability and responsibility of the persons or entities proposed to furnish and perform the Work described in the Proposal Documents and provide satisfactory evidence of, and references for, completion of projects in the capacity as a General Contractor of similar scope which is defined as comprehensive rehabilitation or renovation of residential multifamily homes in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area within the last Five (5) years. All questions must be submitted in writing on or before 12:00 pm, February 28, 2019. Failure to comply with this requirement may cause the Proposal to be considered non-responsive, and subject to rejection. The term of this Contract shall be for a period of Twelve (12) months from date of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Contract will be awarded to the Responsive and Responsible Respondent offering the best combination of qualifications and price, who meets the Qualification Requirements outlined in Part I Section G. No Respondent may withdraw or alter their Proposal within Sixty (60) days after the Proposal opening. HOC maintains the right to reject any or all Proposals. HOC has the right to waive informalities and irregularities in a Proposal received and to accept the Proposal that, in HOC's judgment, is in HOC's best interests. A Proposal is defined as a complete and properly executed written proposal to do the Work for the sums stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Proposal Documents. The Proposal Documents include the submittal Requirements, the proposed Contract Documents and any Reference Documents. HOC's selection committee shall review the Respondents' qualifications and price in accordance with the published Selection Criteria. Based on these criteria, the committee will choose the Respondent deemed "qualified" with the best combination of factors and price who will be selected to enter into a contract for this project.