Interior Rehab

The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is soliciting bids for an interior rehabilitation project located at 1011 Cree Ave, Akron, Ohio. The contract requires the selected bidder to provide all labor and materials to ensure the unit is move-in ready, adhering to AMHA Product Standards, HUD minimum standards, and applicable building codes. The project must be completed within a 60-day timeframe, and the contractor is responsible for providing a clean, germ-free environment and verification that all required permits have been closed. Awarding will be based on the most advantageous bid considering price and price-related factors, with a requirement for a negotiable bid guarantee of at least 5 percent for contracts exceeding 25,000 dollars. Key administrative requirements include compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, Build America Buy America domestic preferences, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 for low-income employment opportunities. Bidders must submit a variety of certifications, including independent price determination and non-segregated facilities certifications, and must provide Indian preference statements to avoid being deemed non-responsive. The contract specifies an 8 percent retainage on progress payments and requires the use of HUD forms for partial payment estimates and materials stored. All work is subject to PHA inspection at any time before final acceptance.