Renovation of a multi-residential development in Elkhart, Indiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development.

As of May 13, 2024, this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on May 16, 2024. Work includes disconnection and removal of the existing fire alarm system (all fire alarm devices, the fire alarm control panel and annunciator panel) and the installation of a new Voice Evacuation Fire Alarm System. The fire alarm system is to include the control panel, annunciator panel, detectors, audio/visual indicating devices, wiring, terminations, electrical boxes, re-connection to the monitoring service and all other necessary material for a complete operating system. Existing devices are to remain active until new devices have been installed and are operational on the new fire alarm system. Provisions for future connection to the future Fire Sprinkler system are to be included in the new Fire Alarm Control Panel. Each Proposal also shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check or cashier's check made payable to the order of the Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart, Indiana, or acceptable Bidder's Bond for an amount of not less than 5% of the amount of the Proposals, which check, or Bond shall be forfeited in case of failure of any Bidder to enter into the contract price, after notification of the acceptance of his Proposal. All Bids must be accompanied by a signed copy of the "Statement of Bidder's Qualifications/Affirmative Action" in the form set forth in the Specifications. All prime Contractors submitting Bids on the Project shall encourage qualified minority subcontractors to perform any portion of the Work in the Project which is not performed by the Contractor's own forces. All bidders shall comply with HUD Section 3 Clause of regulation 24 C.F.R. Part 75. Said Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart, Indiana is not obligated to accept the lowest or any other Bid submitted and reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive informalities in any Proposal if it shall be in the judgment of the Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart so to do and to defer the acceptance or rejection until the financial arrangements for said Project are completed. Bid documents info : 1. The return of Drawings and Specifications within ten (10) days after the date of receiving Bids and 2. The Drawings and Specifications are in usable condition as determined by the Architect. Should any Bidder fail in the observance of EITHER CONDITION he shall forfeit the FULL AMOUNT of his deposit. Contractors awarded work shall furnish an acceptable Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price which form Contract and Bond shall conform to the forms prescribed by the State Board of Accounts.