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 1506 29 1/2 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 High efficient power vent 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. Flue will need to be glued to the new unit and appropriate hangers on all horizonal vent pipes. All duct work must be taped or sealed with paste. There old flue liner needs to have a patch sealing the flue at the chimney. Replaced the A-coil 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 AC compressor compatible with the new furnace. 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. Bidder Qualifications & Requirements 1. Bidders must be currently licensed with the Illinois Secretary of State, bonded, and insured. 2. Bidders must have or be able to obtain all applicable licenses and permits in addition to meeting all local, state, and federal requirements to perform requested work. Contractors maybe required additional plans upon permit submittals. 3. Bidders must have and provide proof of General Liability, Vehicle, and Workers Compensation Insurances and name the City of Rock Island as a Certificate Holder. 4. Bidders must own or be able to rent sufficient equipment to complete the work. Awarding Contracts The lowest bid shall not automatically guarantee that a contractor will get the work they bid on. Bids shall be reviewed for pricing, experience, previous work history, references, State Licenses, State Registration, insurances, bonds, subcontractors, equipment owned, equipment rented, operator experience, and financial stability. The City at its sole discretion shall decide after a review which contractor, if any, is responsive to the invitation to bid. All bidding and award procedures undertaken by the City in regard to this project shall be consistent with the City's adopted procurement procedures. Submitted bid prices shall remain valid for 60 days after bid opening. Bidder Responsibility Bidders shall keep the bidding process confidential. Each bidder shall be fully acquainted with conditions relating to the site, the scope of work, any current EPA and HUD regulations pertaining to the work, and restrictions associated with acceptable execution of requested work. Failure or omission of the bidder to acquaint themselves with site conditions shall in no way relieve them of any obligation with respect to their bid or subsequent contract. Contact Information 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.