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 2000 9th 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. Contractors who have submitted bids may attend but are not required to do so. A bid tabulation shall be posted online afterward. All questions shall be directed to the Construction Officer at 309-732-2906. Scope of Work 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 furnace located in the basement of the residence. Install a minimum 80% efficient gas fire furnace with correct amp fuse and shut off switch located in an accessible location. The furnace must be the required BTU for the square footage of the home. A filter slot and a cover for a replacement air filter will need to be incorporated into the return side of the new unit. Inspect the gas pipe and in line shut off valve is in proper working order, any excessive rusting on the piping those sections shall be replaced. The flue will need to be properly vented into the chimney. Flue will need to be secured to the new unit and appropriate fasters to all vent pipes. All duct work must be taped or sealed with paste. There will need to be a new rain cap installed on the top of chimney. Replaced the Acoil in the plenum. Some modifications maybe needed, however if a major modification is needed, leaving large holes or gaps it shall be replaced. Remove existing line-set, disconnect, and old compressor. Install new line-set, new disconnect with whip wired into the new compressor. Replace new pad with frost protection before installing new exterior unit. Caulk the exterior penetrations with exterior material. Lines and AC must be charged and in operational order. Install a new programable thermostat replacing existing unit. Mechanical permit is required before work begins. 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.