Demolition and site work for a residential development in Avondale, Arizona. Completed plans call for the demolition of a residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

Purpose; Background The City of Avondale (the "City") is issuing this Request for Statements of Qualifications ("RFQ") and inviting interested parties to submit completed Contractor Applications for the purpose of establishing a prequalified contractors list to perform professional home rehabilitation, maintenance, and demolition contracting services, to be undertaken with the federal and/or general funding sources that may include: If You Have Project Related Questions, Please Called Call Neighborhood And Family Services Housing And Community Development Contact Telephone 623-333-2700. If You Have Any Procurement Process And Contract-related Questions, Please Email Your Questions To ProcurementOffice@avondaleaz.gov. Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"). HOME Investment Partnerships Program ("HOME") administered by the Maricopa HOME Consortium ("Consortium"). City of Avondale general funds ("General Funds"). The CDBG and the Maricopa HOME Consortium Home Repair Program are herein collectively referred to as the "Programs." Contractors ("Contractors") who will be eligible to submit quotations on individual rehabilitation, maintenance, and/or demolition projects of single-family dwellings, as well as demolition construction projects on commercial properties, throughout the City for the Programs (the "Prequalified Contractors List"). 1.2. Scope of Work The Scope of Work/specifications for each specific Project will be developed by the City. Each project is unique and may require minor repairs, or major/substantial repairs, or maintenance based on the funding source. Each project will have specific documentation and a scope of work that will be presented to the approved list for quotation. Projects must conform to NFS 24-076. Home Repair Projects. Contractors selected for inclusion on the Prequalified Contractors List in Home Repair Projects pursuant to the process defined herein will be required to repair or rehabilitate the property in accordance with the Specifications developed by the City, applicable laws, City codes and ordinances, 1HUD Housing Quality Standards, HUD Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS), Maricopa HOME Consortium Housing Rehabilitation Standards, the State of Arizona Rehabilitation Standards, Energy Star, International Energy Conservation Code (IECC, 2021 edition, or better) and the Arizona Governor's Office of Energy Policy Weatherization Standards (collectively, the "Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Standards") provided, however, that only the items set forth in the Scope of Work will be required to be rehabilitated. Such Projects may include the maintenance or repair of one or more items required to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of the home occupants and for the removal of code violations, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, or roofing issues. Handicap accessibility modifications may also be addressed. Home Repair Projects may also improve the overall appeal of the home and neighborhood by replacing older obsolete products, systems and appliances with Energy Star and WaterSense labeled products, including such items as light bulbs, HVAC and applicable appliances, low-flow water fixtures and other "green" products as appropriate. Demolition Projects. Contractors selected for inclusion on the Prequalified Contractors List with a designation of interest in Demolition Projects pursuant to the process defined herein will be required to be qualified to demolish structures, remove utilities, test for hazards, perform abatement, and clear/grade sites in accordance with the Demolition Standards with the City codes and ordinances, the MAG Specifications, any amendments or supplements to the MAG Specifications adopted by the City, the City Supplement to the MAG Uniform Standard Specifications and Details for Public Works Construction dated April 2008, and Maricopa County standards and regulations and EPA regulations related to asbestos and other hazards. Maintenance Projects. Contractors selected for inclusion on the Prequalified Contractors List for Maintenance Projects pursuant to the list provided below, but not limited to, herein will be required to be qualified to perform maintenance in accordance with the City codes and ordinances, and Maricopa County standards and regulations, and EPA regulations related to asbestos and other hazards. General examples of maintenance activities may include cleaning activities; protective or preventative measures to keep a building, its systems, and its grounds in working order, replacement of appliances that are not permanently affixed to the building; periodic replacement of a limited number of component parts of a building feature or system that are subject to normal wear and tear; replacement of a damaged or malfunctioning component part of a building feature or system. (Replacement of all or most parts or an entire system is not maintenance.) Maintenance projects may include requests for Diagnostic Evaluations and Maintenance Activities of approved Home Repair Program Clients. The following types of activities routinely funded by the federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency have been determined to be categorically excluded from environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and not subject to compliance requirements of the related federal environmental laws in 24 CFR 50.4 and 24 CFR 58.5, including the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. HUD-assisted maintenance activities do not affect the environment, and do not require compliance with federal environmental laws, other than the Coastal Barrier Resources Act and sometimes the National Flood Insurance Program. General examples of maintenance activities for environmental review purposes: Cleaning activities; Protective or preventative measures to keep a building, its systems, and its grounds in working order; Replacement of appliances that are not permanently affixed to the building; Periodic replacement of a limited number of component parts of a building feature or system that are subject to normal wear and tear; Replacement of a damaged or malfunctioning component part of a building feature or system. (Replacement of all or most parts or an entire system is not maintenance.) Contractor shall conduct inspection of the defined equipment to ascertain that all equipment is functional. Any unit that is malfunctioning on non-operational shall be repaired or replaced per the examples provided above. Replacement of all or most parts is not defined as maintenance and will be subject to parameters as defined in the Home Repair Program procedures and will not follow the Maintenance Activities guidelines as outlined herein. Contractor shall troubleshoot the reason for the unit non-operation. In consideration of Contractor providing the Services, City shall reimburse Contractor on a time and material basis based on the quote provided to City for Services provided during the Diagnostic Evaluation. Payments shall be made to Contractor based on an invoice submitted by Contractor that identifies expenditures and describes services performed in accordance with the agreement. City shall have the right to receive, upon request, documentation substantiating charges billed to the City. Inquiries Written/Verbal Inquiries. Any questions related to the RFQ shall be directed to the City Representative whose name appears on the cover page of this RFQ. Questions shall be submitted in writing or via e-mail. Any inquiries related to this RFQ shall refer to the number and title, page and paragraph. However, the Respondent should not place the RFQ number and title on the outside of any envelope containing questions. Inquiries Answered. Verbal or telephone inquiries directed to City staff will not be answered. Within two business days following receipt of a written or e-mailed question, an answer will be mailed, sent via facsimile and/or e-mailed to all parties who obtained an RFQ package from the City and who legibly provided a mailing address, facsimile number and/or e-mail address to the City. Short Listed Notice:The City will determine the short-listed firms 21 calendar days after receipt of submittals. RFQ Administrator:Cyndi Hawk (chawk@avondaleaz.gov; 623-333-2029) The City will accept Contractor Applications from interested parties on an ongoing basis until March 31, 2025.