Renovation of a residential development in Rock Island, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a residential development.

The City of Rock Island is requesting bids from contractors for a rehabilitation project at a house located at 713 24th Avenue. This owner-occupied property will be undergoing rehabilitation using Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds to ameliorate deteriorating and deteriorated conditions. All work shall be subject to HUD 35.930 and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. The bidder shall submit a project plan using the design standards below that is in compliance with all applicable HUD, EPA, and State of Illinois regulations as well as all local building and zoning codes. The plan must include a clear project timeline and budget with line item costs. The contractor shall act as the general contractor for the project using subcontractors as required. Subcontractors that will be required should be clearly identified in the project plan. Remove and dispose of old furnace. Install a new 80% or higher rated gas furnace. Connect new system to the old supply and return air ducts. Inspect the gas line feeding fuel to the new unit making sure it is code complaint. Seal up duct work with Duct tape or Duct seal. There is a few supply ducts that have rusted and will need to be replaced. Check Flue on the roof making sure its secure, properly venting, and has a rain cap with storm collar. Replace the condensation pump and line. Mechanical permit required Alternative specifications shall be considered only if they are clearly justified, cost effective, and meet all project objectives. The contractor shall have 30 days to complete the work from the date of contract signing. Change work orders over the course of the project are strongly discouraged. Bidder Responsibility Bidders shall keep the bidding process confidential. Each bidder shall be fully acquainted with conditions relating to the site, the scope of work, any current EPA and HUD regulations pertaining to the work, and restrictions associated with acceptable execution of requested work. Failure or omission of the bidder to acquaint themselves with site conditions shall in no way relieve them of any obligation with respect to their bid or subsequent contract. Federal, State, and Local Reporting Compliance The contractor shall provide financial and programmatic information as required by the City of Rock Island to comply with all Federal, State, and local law reporting requirements. The contractor shall also adhere to all applicable Federal, State and local regulations including but not limited to the following. o US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 24 CFR 35 o US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): 40 CFR 745 o US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 29 CFR 1926 All questions shall be directed to the Construction Officer at 309-732-2906. Awarding Contracts The lowest bid shall not automatically guarantee that a contractor will get the work they bid on. Bids shall be reviewed for pricing, experience, previous work history, references, State Licenses, State Registration, insurances, bonds, subcontractors, equipment owned, equipment rented, operator experience, and financial stability. The City at its sole discretion shall decide after a review which contractor, if any, is responsive to the invitation to bid. All bidding and award procedures undertaken by the City in regard to this project shall be consistent with the City's adopted procurement procedures. Submitted bid prices shall remain valid for 60 days after bid opening. The bidder shall submit a project plan using the design standards below that is in compliance with all applicable HUD, EPA, and State of Illinois regulations as well as all local building and zoning codes. The plan must include a clear project timeline and budget with line item costs. The contractor shall act as the general contractor for the project using subcontractors as required. Subcontractors that will be required should be clearly identified in the project plan. Remove and dispose of old furnace. Install a new 80% or higher rated gas furnace. Connect new system to the old supply and return air ducts. Inspect the gas line feeding fuel to the new unit making sure it is code complaint. Seal up duct work with Duct tape or Duct seal. There is a few supply ducts that have rusted and will need to be replaced. Check Flue on the roof making sure its secure, properly venting, and has a rain cap with storm collar. Replace the condensation pump and line. Mechanical permit required Alternative specifications shall be considered only if they are clearly justified, cost effective, and meet all project objectives. The contractor shall have 30 days to complete the work from the date of contract signing. Change work orders over the course of the project are strongly discouraged.