Renovation of a residential development in Prichard, Alabama. Completed plans call for the renovation of a residential development.

The City of Mobile's Department of Community and Housing Development (CHD) has opened the bidding process for 752 Center St. Should you choose to bid the project. Please make sure to accommodate homeowners and be considerate of their time and families. Any complaints received will be considered and may result in a bid not being awarded to a particular contractor. ** Appointments are encouraged and preferred. Roof o Pictures must be provided to include material delivery, through each step, to housing inspector during repair. Pictures must be clear, and referenced to home being worked on. Pictures are to be provided in real time, prior to home being completed. Third party apps such as Company Cam(R) are acceptable. o Areas that are found to be spaced decked shall be covered with 1/2 " exterior grade sheathing material after removing the existing decking. It is the contractors responsibility to ensure the framing and structure will support the additional load. o Remove existing roofing materials down to bare decking. o Check all roof trusses/rafters and repair/replace as needed to ensure that new roof structure is flat and smooth without rises or depressions in roof system. o Replace all rotten, broken, un-even, weak, or deteriorated decking framing; including supporting roofing system such as rafter tails, facia and etc. o Any exposed repaired or replace wood should be protected from the elements, painted to match existing color. o Replaced/repaired decking shall be level and ready to accept felt and shingles. o Check all roof trusses for strength and stability before re-shingling house. o Remove all unused elements, vents, etc., that are not operational and close them below roof level. o Re-flash all valleys, vents, roof openings, and chimneys. o Install new boots around all roof penetrations. o Haul away debris immediately. o Use a magnetic sweep around the perimeter of house and rake away any other debris. o Cover entire roof decking with self-adhered roofing underlayment then install synthetic or 15# asphalt impregnated felt underlayment. o Prepare roof decking to accept a ridge vent. o Starter shingles must be self-adhered. o Re-roof with a 30year dimensional class A fiberglass asphalt shingle. (Owners choice of color) (any area deemed to need roll roofing material will be self adhering modified bitumen) cap sheet and (base sheet if needed) install proper metal drip rail for this style roofing. o Contractor must provide shingle color sample to homeowner prior to material delivery. o Shingles must be 1 st quality still in the wrapper. Seconds will not be accepted. o Install drip rail around perimeter of house. Shingles shall have 1/2 " to 1 1/2 " overhang. o Install roof over ridge vent with-in 2ft of end of ridge (end to end). In order to participate in the Critical Repair Program, contractors interested in bidding must have a verified application, including all required documentation and credentials, on file with the Community & Housing Development Office. If you are a new contractor and are interested in bidding with the Critical Repair Program, please contact Ginny Kirby at 251-208-6297. All contractors are required to meet with the program inspector in person to receive the application packet and to discuss the requirements, rules, and expectations of the program. Bids will not be considered from any Contractor that has not completed the application/verification process. ***Bid Documents, Plans and Specs are for viewing purposes only. If you wish you bid you must obtain them directly from to be a registered plan holder to place a bid.