315 Bates St - Electrical to Code

The City of Jackson Community Development Department is soliciting competitive sealed bids for solicitation 2026-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-047 to perform electrical upgrades to code at 315 Bates St. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to correct existing violations and hazardous conditions. Specific technical requirements include installing GFCI outlets in the basement at the service panel and furnace, installing hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with 10-year lithium batteries, and performing all necessary wall and ceiling repairs to match existing materials. The project includes a fixture allowance of 500.00 dollars and requires the contractor to obtain all necessary permits and maintain a clean worksite daily. Eligible bidders must be actively licensed by the State of Michigan, registered with the City of Jackson, and have completed registration on SAM.gov. The award will generally be given to the qualified lowest bidder, though the City reserves the right to select a non-lowest proposal if the property owner pays the difference. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to HUD Community Development Block Grant special provisions, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, and various labor laws such as the Davis-Bacon and Copeland Anti-Kickback Acts. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance with at least 300,000 dollars in bodily injury coverage for projects under 50,000 dollars and are required to provide performance, labor, and material payment bonds. Final payment is contingent upon the unit passing EPA lead clearance testing and meeting all housing and electrical codes. Proposals are due by September 28, 2026.