Site work and new construction of a residential development in West Palm Beach, Florida. Completed plans call for the construction of a residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

The West Palm Beach Housing Authority (WPBHA, the "Authority" or "Contractor"), as Owner/Builder (CBC1258445), is seeking written, signed, firm-fixed bids/quotes (do not need to be sealed) from qualified Subcontractors, for the Mechanical requirements associated with the construction of four (4) Single Family Homes, located on contiguous, vacant lots at 426 20th Street and 429 Hogan Street, West Palm Beach, Fl, 33407. Construction Plans (the "plans") have been approved by the City of West Palm Beach, and shall be included in final form, or referenced in final form, in each approved Subcontract. Subcontractors are required to submit bids that are inclusive of the requirements of any and all plans affecting the particular Sub-trade for which is being bid, and only after consideration of the Scope of Work and associated specifications as shown herein, as well as a thorough inspection of the worksite. Any and all questions, clarifications, exclusions, conflicts and the like, shall be articulated by the Subcontractor in writing, prior to the submittal of its bid, such that the total requirements and conditions of the work are known to all parties. The Architect of Record, David Lawrence, of David Lawrence Architecture, Inc. (#AR0016260), has been retained to provide additional construction administration services during the bidding and construction phase of the project, if needed. Subcontractors/Vendors shall be responsible for all labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary in accordance with plans and specifications, and in a condition acceptable to the West Palm Beach Housing Authority. Although there will be no formal "pre-bid" meeting, interested Subcontractors are encouraged to schedule a site visit with the Director of Construction, as shown on the cover page, so that the work locations are known, and site conditions are considered prior to submitting a bid. All bid inquiries must be in writing. Bids Valued at More than $250,000: N/A Bids Valued at $250,000 or Less: Bids valued at $250,000 or less, are not required to include a bid surety (as described below), and are not required to be delivered in a sealed envelope, nor in hardcopy. The West Palm Beach Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding. Bids may be held by the West Palm Beach Housing Authority for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date the bidders, prior to awarding the contract of opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing them and investigating the qualifications of the bidders prior to awarding the contract. BID BOND (not applicable, unless the following is true) As previously mentioned, as a condition of responsiveness to this solicitation, if the bidder's firm-fixed bid exceeds $250,000, then the bidder is required to provide, as a guarantee of its intent to contract and properly bond the work described herein, a bid guarantee in the form of a cashier's check, money order or bid bond/surety, payable to the WPBHA. The amount of the guarantee shall be equal to at least 5% of the bidder's firm-fixed bid price. If a bid bond is provided, the Surety must be a company recognized to execute bid bonds for contracts with the Federal Government. The bid guarantee will be held until the required construction bond is provided and accepted by the WPBHA. At that time, the bid bond shall be returned to the bidder or otherwise become void. CONSTRUCTION BOND N/A If the selected Subcontractor's firm-fixed bid price exceeds $250,000, the Subcontractor shall be required as part of the award, to furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds as a condition of performing and an assurance of completing the work. The bonds must be obtained from a guarantee or surety company acceptable to the U.S. Government and authorized to do business in the State of Florida. U.S. Treasury Circular Number 570 lists companies approved to act as sureties on bonds securing Government contracts, the maximum underwriting limits on each contract bonded, and the States in which the company is licensed to do business. Individual Sureties shall not be considered. Acceptable Payment and Performance bonds must be received within 7 business days after contract award date, otherwise the bid will be deemed unresponsive. QUESTIONS Questions related to this Request For Quotes shall be directed to Joel Hatcher, Director of Construction Services, at jhatcher@wpbha.org. All questions must be submitted in writing, This RFQ and associated documents (the "Bid Package") shall be posted in downloadable/printable fashion, on the WPBHA's web page ELIGIBLE SUBCONTRACTORS Bids will only be considered responsive if the bidding party holds a valid Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor License, a Class A or Class B Certified Florida Air Conditioning Contractor License. The aforementioned license must be issued in the same name as the Bidder to qualify. Interested firms must be ethically, technically and financially responsible to be considered for a contract award pursuant to this solicitation. Time is of the essence in the performance of the contract, and the awarded Subcontractor will be required to immediately submit for all necessary sub-permits, if required and begin work once the contract is fully-executed.