Renovation of a residential development in Rock Island, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a residential development.

The City of Rock Island is requesting bids from contractors for a rehabilitation project at a house located at 1115 38 th Street. This owner-occupied property will be undergoing rehabilitation using Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds to ameliorate deteriorating and deteriorated conditions. All work shall be subject to HUD 35.930 and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. The bidder shall submit a project plan using the design standards below that is in compliance with all applicable HUD, EPA, and State of Illinois regulations as well as all local building and zoning codes. The plan must include a clear project timeline and budget with line item costs. The contractor shall act as the general contractor for the project using subcontractors as required. Subcontractors that will be required should be clearly identified in the project plan. Remove existing 40-gallon gas fired water heater. Install new High Efficiency 40-gallon gas fired water heater, do not use Richmond brand. This may require a short unit to be installed measure the floor to ceiling height to ensure proper clearances. Turn the new unit so that the front of the water heater is accessible. Replace the old brass inline shut off valve on gas line with new inline shut off. Install an approved TPRV line no less the 6" from the floor. Make sure the PVC flue has proper slope from the exterior. All penetrations need to be sealed with and exterior grade caulk. Any insulation removed in the joist pocket must be installed after pipping is completed. Electrical outlet will need to be installed for this unit. Water Heater must be lit and operational at the proper temps before leaving. Remove all the existing gas pipe in the house. Install new black iron pipe to waterheater, furnace, and the dryer in the basement. Add a line to the stove on first floor then cap it. All appliances shall have new inline shut-offs installed. Plumbing permit is required before work starts. Alternative specifications shall be considered only if they are clearly justified, cost effective, and meet all project objectives. The contractor shall have 30 days to complete the work from the date of contract signing. Change work orders over the course of the project are strongly discouraged. All questions shall be directed to the Construction Officer at 309-732-2906. The primary contact person for this project is the City's Construction Officer. Jeff Laxton CED Department 1528 3rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 309-732-2906 laxton.jeff@rigov.org. Bid date notes: Each bid must be submitted on paper and delivered in a sealed envelope. Said envelope shall be clearly labeled with "ENCLOSED: 1115 38 th Street." The bid must clearly address all requirements as described above. The cost of the work must be separated into line items with individual costs in addition to providing a total project cost. Labor costs and material costs must be clearly delineated. The company name, federal tax ID number, Duns number, contact person, email, phone number, and a date with signature are all required as well.