Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Resale Project

The Town of Apple Valley, California, is soliciting bids for the complete rehabilitation of a single-family residence under the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Resale Project, identified by solicitation number 20260720011 and local bid number HCD 2026-003. The scope of work encompasses full demolition and replacement of all major systems and finishes, including removal and backfilling of an exterior pool, re-roofing and re-stuccoing the structure, replacing all windows, and conducting extensive interior and exterior demolition in strict compliance with environmental reports addressing mold and asbestos. The contractor must install all new HVAC, insulation, drywall, flooring, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout the home, along with complete rebuilds of the kitchen and bathrooms, using only new materials and labor. All work must conform to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), the 2025 California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes, and Title 24 energy standards, with federal regulations such as 29 CFR and 40 CFR governing asbestos handling, and local rules from the South Coast Air Quality Management District applying to air quality during demolition. The project requires adherence to the Build America, Buy America Act, mandating domestic content in materials, and compliance with HUD’s Section 3 regulations, which require that 25% of labor hours be performed by low-income residents and 5% by targeted Section 3 residents, with documentation submitted through exhibits. The contract operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology, meaning the lowest responsive bid meeting all technical and compliance criteria will be selected, with price being the sole differentiator among qualified offers. Bidders must submit complete documentation including non-debarment certification, worker’s compensation proof, minority and women’s business enterprise forms, Section 3 certification, and Build America, Buy America self-certification, along with a list of proposed subcontractors and compliance with federal lobbyist disclosure rules. Key personnel must be identified and remain assigned for the duration of the project unless replaced with equivalent individuals approved in writing. All work must be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final acceptance occurring at the job site after inspection and testing by the Town or an independent laboratory. Contractors are responsible for all costs related to re-inspection, corrections, and hazardous material reporting. Wage compliance is mandated under HUD determinations, with certified payroll reports submitted weekly via LCPTracker™, and employers