Site work for a multi-residential development in Cincinnati, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a multi-residential development.

All questions concerning this solicitation are to be directed via email to procurement@cintimha.com. prior 4:00pm (local time) on: May 29, 2024 Responses to questions will be posted as an addendum to the CMHA website. It is the responsibility of all bidders to monitor the website and review all addenda posted associated with this bid. Responses for questions received after this date and time will be posted at CMHA's discretion. The Construction Time is 120 calendar days after receiving the "Notice to Proceed" This project is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended. Preference may be given in accordance with 24 CFR 135 and the CMHA procurement policy. The Prevailing Wages shall be paid for a legal day's work to laborers, workmen or mechanics engaged in work under this Contract, at the site of the Project, in the trade or occupation listed. The Authority reserves the right to reject and not consider any proposal that does not meet the requirements of this BID, including but not necessarily limited to incomplete proposals and/or proposals offering alternate or non-requested services, proposals deemed non-responsive, respondents deemed not responsible, and conditional proposals. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) & Women Business Enterprise (WBE) The contractor agrees to make its best effort to expend at least 20% of the total dollar amount of the Contract on Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), an entity with at least 51% ownership interest by a minority in business), and at least 5% of the Contract to a Women Business Enterprises (WBE), an entity with a least 51% ownership interest by a woman in business. Prior to award of Contract, the Contractor will submit documents in support of its best efforts to achieve the above stated MBE/WBE participation. Best efforts may be established by documenting that the Contractor: Has made efforts to identify appropriate MBE/WBE contractors through community contacts or MBE and WBE associations. Has contacted CMHA's Economic Inclusion Coordinator to help identify potential MBE/WBE companies appropriate for the project. Has contacted and solicited bids/Bids from selected MBE/WBE companies. Contractors agrees to promptly complete and return all required reports confirming MBE/WBE participation, including Proposed, Amended, and Final MBE/WBE Participation Forms. If requested by CMHA, Contractor agrees to submit proof of payment made to each MBE/WBE subcontractor listed on the MBE/WBE Participation Report. Request for complete or partial waiver of the contractor's MBE/WBE participation goals must be made in writing, stating all details in the request, the circumstances, and all relevant information. The request must be accompanied by a record of all efforts taken by the bidder/proposer to locate MBE/WBEs, solicit MBE/WBEs, seek assistance from CMHA's Economic Inclusion Coordinator, or seek help from other community/business resources or technical assistance agencies. CMHA will respond in writing to the Waiver Request within five (5) business days upon receipt. GENERAL A. Gold Standard 1. "In 2012, CMHA implemented its motto "Being an Asset to Hamilton County" in addition to establishing Gold Performance Standards which consist of the principles and values by which the Agency performs and how our partners, vendors, contractors and consultants are measured. The Gold Performance Standards are: Respect, Timely, Exceptional, Initiative, Excellent, Quality, Accurate, Integrity, Value, Creativity, Accountability and Professionalism. It is CMHA's intent to procure Contractors that share these standards and can clearly demonstrate the services they can provide CMHA that no other contractor can offer. It's very imperative that our partners, vendors, contractors and consultants abide by these standards that has been establish."