Renovation of a multi-residential development in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development.

**As of April 23, 2024 this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** Bids are desired for total construction of the work as described in the Specifications and Drawings on file and available to contractors during regular working hours starting at 12:00 noon on February 5, 2024, at the offices of Alliance Architects, 929 Lincolnway East, Suite 200, South Bend, Indiana 46601, phone 574-288-2052. Deposit shall be made payable to the Benton Township Housing Commission and will be refunded if the Project Manual and Drawings are returned in good, reusable condition within twenty-one (21) days after the date of receiving bids. Failure to observe this condition shall result in the forfeiture of the full amount of bidder's deposit. Each bidder shall make a careful examination of the plans and specifications, visit the site of the proposed construction and acquaint himself with all the conditions before submitting his proposal. He will be held responsible for any and all errors in his proposal resulting from his failure to make such examination. No "Request for Extras" will be entertained as a result of the bidder failing to examine the plans and specifications and inspecting the site. Any discrepancies between actual field conditions and work specified in the contract documents shall be brought to the written attention of the Architect prior to bidding. The Contractor shall be responsible to verify all conditions and dimensions and be responsible for this work conforming to existing conditions. Bids must include a non-collusive affidavit and a bid guarantee made in favor of the Benton Township Housing Commission. Bid guarantees will be returned within 10 days of official bid opening, if requested, except for three (3) selected qualified bidders. The unsuccessful bidders will have their bid guarantee returned after award of contract, if requested. The successful bidder must be fully insured and provide an assurance as required by Instructions to Bidders. All contractors and subcontractors must be in compliance with: EqualOpportunityEmployment, Executive Order 11246 and Davis-Bacon wage rates as determined bythe U.S. Department of Labor and adopted by the Housing Commission and as set forth in the Project Manual. Submission of U.S. Department of Labor payroll forms is required on a weekly basis. Contractors and subcontractors will commit themselves to making a good faith effort to meet the 10% goal of employing minorities and 5% goal of employing women. This publicly-funded project is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Refer to Specification Section 00450 for specific Section 3 and MBE/WBE Participation requirements. The contractor shall appoint a companyexecutive to assume the responsibility for the implementation at all requirements, terms and conditions. The Benton Township Housing Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award the contract to the lowest, responsible and most responsive bidder and to waive any formalities or irregularities in the bids received. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 90 days subsequent to the opening of the bids without the consent of the Housing Commission. Furthermore, the Owner encourages Minority Business Enterprises and Women-Owned Businesses to submit a proposal for this project.