Demolition, site work and new construction of a residential development in Taylor, Texas. Completed plans call for the demolition of a residential development; for site work for a residential development; and for the construction of a residential development.

Bids Are Invited Upon the Several Items and Quantities of Work as Follows: Construction of Four (4) Three-bedroom Homes as Described in the Plans and Specs to Be Built on Separate Lots Within the City. the City of Taylor Encourages Local Purchasing of Materials for Construction of These Projects. New Energy Efficiency Rules o 3 Bedroom 2 bath Floor Plan: Flooring, Exterior Elevation, Foundation Plans, Ceiling Joist and Framing, Floor and Roof Plan, Specification sheet, Detail and General notes, ADA Guidelines, Wall Floor Plan and Schedule, Electrical Plan, Building Wall and Section Details and Thermal Insulation. Plans may be mirrored once house location is finalized. o Photos of existing homes to be torn down. o Surveys are included for each home. o Environmental clearance for all 4 homes. The City of Taylor Reserves the Right to Reject Any or All Bids or to Waive Any Informality in the Bidding. Bids May Be Held by the City of Taylor for a Period Not to Exceed Ninety (90) Days From the Date of the Opening of the Bids for the Purpose of Reviewing the Bids and Investigating the Qualification of Bidders, Prior to Awarding of the Contract. *For Construction Questions contact Karen Walker 512-696-4056 Bidders must be able to complete the homes by no later than August 15, 2024. ADDRESS TYPE OF DWELLING 101 Franklin 3 Bedroom- 2 bath/No Handicapped Bathroom/ Noise mitigation / 1 Car Garage. 110 Franklin 3 Bedroom- 2bath/ No Handicapped Bathroom/ Noise Mitigation/ 1 Car Garage. 415 Sams 3 Bedroom-2 bath W/ Handicapped Bathroom/I Car Garage 1908 W. 3rd. 3 Bedroom-2 bath W/ Handicapped Bathroom/ Noise Mitigation/ 1 Car Garage Site Work 1. Accumulated debris, waste, or garbage either in enclosed areas such as storage buildings or on the property. 2. Deteriorated outbuildings, sheds, wells, privies, or other structures which are no longer in use or are made unusable by their condition. 3. Holes, ditches, exposed water meter boxes or other condition which creates a tripping hazard, excluding drainage ditches which are part of a designed drainage system. 4. Rodents, insects, or other infestations. 5. Standing water or depressions which hold water during wet weather. 6. Leaking water supply or leaking sewage system. 7. Exposed pipes, railings or other installations creating tripping hazards. 8. Damaged, missing or deteriorated walkways, steps and decks which create tripping hazards or are otherwise unsafe. 9. Stairways or steps above 30" from the finished grade without a functioning guard rail. Foundations 1. Evidence of wood destroyed by insect damage 2. Water and/or fire damage or dry rot to wooden piers, beams, joists, and subfloor 3. Inadequate support of beams, sills, or joists 4. Lack of drainage away from the home 5. Cracked, damaged, buckled skirting 6. Untreated wood in contact with the soil 7. Any other condition which meets the definition of a hazardous or substandard condition Electrical Systems 1. Inadequate capacity (e.g., excessive use of power strips and/or multiple outlet adaptors) 2. Two-wire systems (lacking grounding) 3. Wiring or components missing, broken, disconnected, loose, burnt or melted, unsupported, corroded, cracked, or split 4. Panel boxes that show evidence of water intrusion or infestation 5. Frayed wiring or wire insulation 6. Circuits, switches, receptacles, or wiring is not compatible with the amperage or other characteristics of the electricity in use 7. Lack of hardwired smoke detectors where required 8. Flexible cords are used as permanent wiring 9. Exposed wiring on interior walls or the exterior that is not protected in conduit or raceways 10. Receptacles in bathrooms and kitchens within 6' of a water source and exterior receptacles that are not ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected 11. Reverse polarity 12. Unlabeled circuits 13. Missing cover plates 14. Components not securely attached to the structure 15. Inadequate lighting in rooms and outside of entry doors 16. Any other condition which meets the definition of a hazardous or substandard condition Plumbing Systems 1. Lack of a continuous sanitary water supply 2. Lack of a continuously functioning sanitary waste water disposal system 3. Septic system not performing as intended 4. Lack of at least one functioning toilet, bathroom sink, and/or tub/shower 5. Lack of a functioning kitchen sink 6. Deteriorated, corroded, and/or leaky supply or drain pipes 7. Supply and/or drain piping consists of a mixture of a variety of different types of piping or fittings or that is run in an inefficient manner 8. Missing or blocked vent pipes 9. Missing gas shut off valve on natural gas DWH 10. Missing or improperly installed temperature and pressure-relief valve (TPRV) on DWH 11. Natural gas DWH combustion air taken from conditioned space 12. Inadequate natural gas DHW vent 13. Rusted or corroded DHW pipes or storage tanks 14. Missing shut off valves at the water meter, each toilet, each sink, DWH, and shower/tub locations 15. Plumbing fixtures not performing as intended 16. Any other condition which meets the definition of a hazardous or substandard condition Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) 1. Lack of an adequate source of heating and cooling to all living areas 2. Gas-fired air handler inside the conditioned space which draws combustion air from the interior 3. Combustion gases not venting to the exterior 4. Leaking, damaged, or cracked heat exchanger 5. Leaking, corroded or damaged gas supply pipe 6. Lack of a functioning pilot or electric start 7. Duct system that does not supply necessary conditioned air to all living areas 8. Unvented gas-fired wall heaters in enclosed rooms. If existing, the wall unit shall be removed and the gas line capped 9. Gas-fired kitchen stoves and/or ovens without ventilation to the exterior 10. Lack of a functioning carbon-monoxide detector in homes with gas-fired appliances or equipment Roofing Systems and Attics 1. Multiple layers of roof covering materials or extensive patchwork and repairs which demonstrate the existence leaks or corrosion 2. Water damage caused by leaks through the roofing system under the envelope of the dwelling 3. Missing, worn, or upturned shingles 4. Damaged, missing, or improperly installed roof jacks, flashings, drip edges on both rakes and eaves 5. Exposed nails or other fasteners 6. Structural damage to trusses 7. Missing, damaged, loose, leaking, blocked, improperly sloped gutters and downspouts 8. Any other condition which meets the definition of a hazardous or substandard condition Walls and Ceilings 1. Water damage or dry rot of siding, trim, or interior wall coverings 2. Peeling or chipped paint, holes, cracks, or gaps in interior wall coverings or exterior cladding 3. Broken, fire damaged or missing exterior cladding 4. Sagging or missing ceiling sections 5. Wood destroying insect damage in exterior cladding 6. Any other condition which meets the definition of a hazardous or substandard condition Flooring 1. Damaged, rotted, loose, weak or otherwise deteriorated subfloor 2. Torn, missing, broken, or otherwise damaged floor covering that creates a tripping hazard 3. Any other condition which meets the definition of a hazardous or substandard condition Doors and Windows 1. Missing adequate emergency escape and rescue openings 2. Broken, missing or cracked window panes 3. Rotten or deteriorated sills, frames or trim 4. Missing seal or sealant or dried, cracked or missing putty or caulking around window panes 5. Windows painted shut, inoperable or difficult to open and close 6. Security bars that are not egress compliant 7. Windows and exterior doors that do not lock 8. Broken, damaged, or deteriorated doors 9. Doors that do not shut and latch or lock smoothly with the strike plate 10. Exterior doors not designed for exterior use 11. Rotted, deteriorated or damaged thresholds, jambs, frames, or trim 12. Any other condition which meets the definition of a hazardous or substandard condition Question Deadline 01/16/2024 No oral interpretations will be made to any bidder. Each request for an interpretation shall be made in writing to the locality or project administrator no less than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. *For Construction Questions contact Karen Walker 512-696-4056