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. 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. 1. Bidders must be currently licensed with the Illinois Secretary of State, bonded, and insured. 2. Bidders must have or be able to obtain all applicable licenses and permits in addition to meeting all local, state, and federal requirements to perform requested work. 3. Bidders must have and provide proof of General Liability, Vehicle, and Workers Compensation Insurances and name the City of Rock Island as a Certificate Holder. 4. Bidders must own or be able to rent sufficient equipment to complete the work. Contractors who have submitted bids may attend but are not required to do so. A bid tabulation shall be posted online afterward. All questions shall be directed to the Construction Officer at 309-732-2906. 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 existing shingles down to sheathing. Inspector for damaged or rotted roof sheathing, replace as needed. Remove existing chimney below the roof line and patch hole with new sheathing. The flu going through the roof is a water heater vent, make sure the flu is secure from winds and new roof flashing boot is installed. Install ice and snow guard around the lower perimeter of lower roof and in the valleys per code. Install approved water barrier over the rest of the roof. Install 30-yr architectural shingles with the homeowner's color of choice from a standard color selection. Install shingle over ridge vent, cutting back the ridge for proper venation per manufactures instructions. New plumbing flashing boots on existing penetrations. There is a 2x4 under the dormer window that will need removed in order to flash properly under the window. Replace the old wood with a new piece after the flashing has been done. Remove existing aluminum siding leaving the soffit and fascia intact. Fan fold over the old wood lap siding, tapping all the seams. Install double 4" standard color vinyl siding that the homeowner chooses from the color samples the contractor provides. Split blocks and light blocks need to be used were applicable. Permit required before work starts. The bid must clearly address all requirements as described above. The cost of the work must be separated into line items with individual costs in addition to providing a total project cost. Labor costs and material costs must be clearly delineated. The company name, federal tax ID number, Duns number, contact person, email, phone number, and a date with signature are all required as well. 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 primary contact person for this project is the City's Construction Officer. Jeff Laxton CED Department 1528 3rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 309-732-2906 laxton.jeff@rigov.org