Housing Rehabilitation Program-1017 Crippen Ave, Modesto, CA 95351

1. HUD Funding and Section 3 Requirements This project is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . The City of Modesto strongly encourages participation from Section 3 businesses and contractors that employ Section 3 residents , consistent with HUD's objective of expanding economic opportunities for low-income individuals and communities. Contractors are encouraged to review Section 3 requirements and identify any eligible business classifications, subcontractors, or hiring practices that may strengthen their responsiveness to this solicitation. 2. Contractor Licensing Requirements All bidders must hold a valid California Contractor's License, Class "B" – General Building Contractor , at the time of bid submission and must maintain the required license in good standing for the duration of the project. Failure to maintain proper licensure may result in disqualification or termination of the contract. 3. Insurance Requirements (PINS Approval) All General Contractors seeking to participate in the City of Modesto Housing Rehabilitation Program must maintain insurance coverage in accordance with City standards. Required coverage includes: General Liability Insurance Workers' Compensation Insurance Automobile Liability Insurance Proof of insurance must be submitted and approved through the City's Public Improvement Notification System (PINS) prior to contract award. Contractors who do not maintain compliant insurance documentation are not eligible to receive project awards. 4. Site Verification Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend mandatory bid walk and verify existing site conditions prior to submitting a proposal. Submission of a bid shall constitute acknowledgment that the contractor has reviewed: existing site conditions access limitations field measurements constructability factors project requirements 5. Engineer's Estimate An Engineer's Estimate will not be released for this project. Each bidder shall independently determine pricing based on: Scope of Work field verification site conditions applicable industry standards 6. Cost Reasonableness Requirement Bids received must be within 15% of the Housing Rehabilitation Specialist's cost estimate , in accordance with the City Council–approved Section 6 Homeowner Rehabilitation Program Policies and Procedures, Resolution No. 2024-276, dated August 13, 2024 . The City reserves the right to reject any bid determined to be: unreasonable non-responsive not in the best interest of the program inconsistent with cost reasonableness standards 7. Prevailing Wage This project is not subject to prevailing wage requirements . Bid Submission Requirements All Bids must be submitted electronically through the City of Modesto's OpenGov Procurement Portal . Hard-copy submissions, emailed Bids, or submissions provided in any format other than through the designated portal will not be accepted . Upon closing of the solicitation, the City will open, read, and record all properly submitted Bids. Bidders are strongly advised to carefully review all instructions within the portal and ensure that all required documents, forms, certifications, and attachments are fully completed and uploaded prior to the submission deadline. Bids must be received before the stated due date and time as indicated in the solicitation. Any Bid submitted at or after the designated deadline, or submitted in a format other than that specified, cannot be considered for award . The responsibility for timely and complete submission rests solely with the Bidder. The City of Modesto assumes no responsibility for delays associated with internet connectivity issues, file upload errors, technical difficulties, or other Bidder-related issues that may prevent timely submission. Bidders are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to complete the electronic submission process and verify successful upload prior to the deadline. Failure to comply with these submission requirements may result in disqualification of the Bid.