Install New Windows, Window Screens & Screen Doors-GHA

The Alexander City Housing Authority is soliciting competitive proposals under RFP 2026-0805GHA to install new windows, window screens, and screen doors at the Highlands-GHA property in Alexander City, Alabama. All proposers must be bonded, licensed, and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, including adherence to HUD guidelines and Section 3 requirements of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which prioritize employment and economic opportunities for low- and very low-income individuals. Proposals must be submitted in sealed, 8.5 x 11-inch format using three-ring binders with tabbed sections, a comprehensive table of contents, and all required HUD forms including certifications for drug-free workplaces, lobbying disclosures, payment integrity, previous participation, and Non-Collusive Affidavits. A mandatory site visit is required, and contractors must provide their own tools and incidental materials while GHA/ACHA provides the windows, screens, hardware, paint, and caulking. Work must conform to industry standards and the more stringent of any applicable codes, with all installations verified as plumb, square, properly insulated, and sealed. Contractors are responsible for removing debris daily, repairing any damage to existing structures to the authority’s satisfaction, and ensuring no use of tenant power sources. The evaluation is based on a best-value approach, weighing organizational capacity at 35 points, understanding of scope at 30 points, relevant experience at 25 points, and pricing reasonableness at 20 points, with a mandatory minimum technical score of 75. Proposals exceeding cost reasonableness thresholds or failing to meet technical standards will be rejected. The contract enforces strict compliance with FAR clauses regarding default, limitation of liability, certification under Title 31, and unlimited government rights to data and software. Dispute resolution for billing follows HUD Form HUD-5370-C procedures, with undisputed portions of invoices paid within 10 days of notification of a dispute. Contractors must maintain professional, general, and automobile liability insurance at $1 million per occurrence, workers’ compensation per Alabama law, and name GHA/ACHA as an additional insured. Labor compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and Executive Order 11246 is mandatory. All submissions must be received by September 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST