Interior/Exterior Rehab w/asbestos abatement

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is soliciting bids for the interior and exterior rehabilitation and asbestos abatement of a property located at 756 Davies Ave., Akron, Ohio. The project must be completed within sixty days and requires the unit to be clean and move-in ready upon completion. All asbestos abatement must be performed by a licensed worker in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.1101, including strict adherence to waste packaging and labeling standards using 6 mil plastic. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and inspections, while a consultant will handle the final asbestos clearance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with specific preferences given to qualified Indian-owned enterprises. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a bid form, Form HUD-5369-A, a core crew list, and an employment and training plan. Financial security is required via a bid guarantee, with the successful awardee providing a performance and payment bond of 100 percent of the contract value, a 20 percent cash deposit, or a 25 percent irrevocable letter of credit. Key financial terms include an 8 percent retention from progress payments and a 20 percent minority/woman business utilization commitment. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Build America Buy America Act, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Contractors must name the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority as an additional insured on their general and automobile liability policies. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the agency office by November 19, 2025, at 2:00 P.M.