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- Solicitation number
- PUR-1834-26
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- Baltimore City, Maryland
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This Invitation for Bids (IFB PUR-1834-26) is issued by the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) for the complete renovation of a 4-bedroom residential unit located at 1117 Stricker Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The project encompasses comprehensive renovation work including general construction, bathroom upgrades, kitchen improvements, mechanical and plumbing systems, electrical work, doors and windows, painting and drywall repair, and flooring installation. The scope of work consists of approximately 80 detailed line items covering tasks such as debris removal, structural repairs, fixture installation, system inspections, HVAC servicing, electrical upgrades including 46 switches and receptacles with 14 light fixtures and combination CO/smoke detectors, interior and exterior door replacement, window repairs and grate installation, complete interior painting, and luxury vinyl flooring installation. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at 1117 N. Stricker Street, with contact person James Young at 443-765-2384. Sealed bids must be submitted via Bonfire by 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The contract term is fixed at 184 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with no renewal options specified.
HABC will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reserving the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities, or cancel the solicitation at any time. Bidders must provide total bid amounts on the bid sheet, though specific pricing guidance or budget ranges are not disclosed in the IFB. The successful bidder must comply with the General Wage Decision (MD20260061, Modification No. 0, dated 05/18/2026), maintain commercial-grade GFCI and electrical devices per Addendum No. 1 (effective August 3, 2026), and obtain comprehensive insurance coverage naming HABC as additionally insured. Additional mandatory requirements include compliance with HUD Form 5370-EZ General Contract Conditions, Section 3 provisions, debarment certifications, and EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program Rules. All contractor personnel must maintain photo identification while on HABC sites, and the contractor is solely responsible for site security, equipment protection, and debris management throughout the project duration.
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Housing Authority of Baltimore City Invitation for Bids
PUR-1834-26
Renovation of 1117 Stricker St.
Bid Sheet
The Contractor shall supply all labor, material, supervision, equipment, insurance, permits including U&O (Unit of Occupancy Permit) and all other incidentals required to complete the work items listed below as requested by HABC, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
1117 Stricker St. (4 Bedroom Unit)
General:
1. Remove and properly dispose of all Trash, Furniture and Miscellaneous Items in /on the Unit & Yard.
2. Repair all window in unit.
3. Point up steps, around building base & repair cracked sidewalk.
4. Parge and seal basement walls to prevent moisture infiltration.
5. Paint Basement floor and steps with battleship grey epoxy.
6. Caulk or repair any exterior / interior openings to prevent rodents from entering.
7. Install all new step treads.
8. Check & Repair any Roof leaks.
9. Supply and replace flooring, studs, joist, and all materials to repair throughout unit.
10. Replace mailboxes.
11. Secure and paint front and rear handrails and clothes poles.
12. Repair & paint rear yard fence & gate.
13. Clean sprinkler heads.
14. Install new cabinet and counter top.
15. Supply and install new interior wood closet poles (stain & poly) do not paint.
16. Supply and install a new kitchen faucet, supply lines, drain, shut off valves and escutcheon cover.
17. Supply and install a new Black range hood.
18. Supply and install a new Black refrigerator.
19. Supply and install a new Black kitchen backsplash.
20. Final Cleaning of Entire Unit and Exterior to Make Ready for Occupancy.
Bathrooms:
1. Supply and Install One (2) Fiberglass Vanity Bowl & Cabinet.
2. Supply and install One (2) new 16-inch elongated toilets and seats including new supply line, shut off valve and escutcheon cover.
3. Replace new floor as needed
4. Supply and install new steel bathtub with fixtures.
5. Resurface bathtub
6. Supply and install ceramic tiles and thresholds in bathroom floor, and shower wall with cement backer board or Durock underlayment. Shower wall must be tiled all the way to the ceiling. Tiles must be 12x12 or bigger & wall tiles must be different from floor tiles.
7. Superintendents must approve all tiles and 5% must be left over for future repairs.
8. Install new (2) Medicine Cabinet.
9. Supply and install all Bath accessories, Non-UFAS.
10. Supply and Install One (2) Each Bathroom Vanity Faucet including shut off valves, supply lines and escutcheon covers.
Mechanical / Plumbing:
1. Supply and Install Washer box & access panel with shut off ball valves.
2. Supply and Install Drain, Waste & Vents (Bathroom) including new sump pump.
3. Check and Inspect Gas Distribution (Stove, Water Heater, Furnace) for service and repair any leaks.
4. Inspect Water Distribution (Bathroom, Water Heater, Kitchen) for leaks, repair leaks throughout whole house water restored and inspected.
5. Replumb kitchen sink hot & cold-water line replacing shut off valves with ¼ turn angle stops.
6. Inspect whole house and Repair (if necessary) Drains, Water Distribution & Vent. Areas which include / but not limited to Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Sump & Condensation Pumps. Snake mainline & any other drains if necessary.
7. Service HVAC system, including new filter.
8. Discontinue hose bibbs and repair holes from removal.
9. Repair any leak from toilet & tub drains.
10. Cut grass and remove all vegetation from wires and rear yard
11. Clean all vents/registers in unit.
12. Install new registers in unit.
13. Install new washer box.
14. Install dryer vent and exhaust.
Electrical:
1. Supply and install 46 Switches / Receptacles.
2. Supply and install (14) Light fixtures (exteriors & bathroom) and (14) Combo CO/Smoke Detectors, (including basement & common hall) & clean other remaining light fixtures.
3. Smoke detectors Must be Hardwired on a dedicated line.
4. Install GFCI Receptacles in kitchen, bathroom, laundry area, and outdoor boxes as required by code.
• See attached Addendum No. 1 – Standard Electrical Device and GFCI Requirements. The requirements contained in this Addendum are incorporated into and made part of this Scope of Work. Where a conflict exists between the Scope of Work and the Addendum, the Addendum shall govern.
5. Keeping Lights, electric, doors.
6. Combo CO/Smoke Detectors must be installed in the basement, bedroom, and hallway outside bedroom.
7. Check and repair (If necessary) Electric Service Panel for Gaps, Missing/Bad Breakers, Blanks &
Doors. Clean & Paint Panel Cover Grey, (If Peeling/Damaged).
8. Inspect and repair furnace if needed and install new filter.
Doors & Windows:
1. Supply and install new entry & rear exterior doors.
2. Supply and install all new interior doors.
3. Replace front and rear door.
4. Install window grate rear window 1st floor
5. Exterior Doors must be weatherproof with no penetration of daylight around doors, doors must include peep holes & no mail slots. (Deadbolts) supplied by HABC.
6. All doors are to be painted, latch properly, receive new knobs & hardware.
7. Repair all windows and screens so that they are operable. Including broken glass, balances & locks. Repair front window
8. Supply and install new window blinds at each window.
9. Clean Windows & Sills, Line with paper towels.
Painting/Drywall Repair:
1. Supply all materials to Paint the Entire Units to Include:
• Walls and ceilings shall be painted with two finish coats eggshell latex.
• Kitchen and bathroom walls & ceilings shall receive a semi-gloss final finish coat.
• All doors, wood windows, wood trim, baseboard & round molding shall receive a White semi-gloss final finish coat.
• Painting and drywall repair to include inside unit.
• The Contractor shall be responsible for all drywall repairs, point-up and resulting painting required, ensuring a high-quality finish that is acceptable to HABC Housing Management.
• Paint shall be Sherwin Williams “Pro-Mar 200” in HABC Antique White color (or brand of equal color, finish, durability, etc.).
• The Contractor shall follow United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead-Based
Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program Rules.
Flooring:
1. Repair weak/moving subfloor in bathroom, dining room, living room, kitchen, all steps in basement, all steps on first, second and first floor.
2. Supply and install “LIFE PROOF Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring” after repairs to match existing flooring.
3. Supply and install “LIFE PROOF Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring” in Common Hall & Stairs Landings, (Pelican Grey).
4. All floors must be sound & level before applying flooring.
5. Supply and install 4” wood baseboard and ¾ round shoe molding as needed for repairs throughout unit.
6. Replace ceramic tiles in foyer.
7. Supply and install ceramic tiles and marble thresholds in kitchen floor, bathroom floor, and shower wall with backer board and/or Durock underlayment. Tiles must be 12”x12” or Larger with the wall tiles different from the floor.
8. Superintendents must approve all tiles and 5% must be left over for future repairs.
9. Clean & apply an even coat of floor wax/sealer to floors before final inspection.
Total Bid Amount: $ _______________
The Site Visit is Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 11:00am starting at 1117 N. Stricker St. The Contact person is James Young 443-765-2384.
Notes:
• Contractor must be in compliance with Attachment- 2 General Decision Number:
MD20260061, Modification No. 0, Date of Modification 05/18/2026.
• The Successful Bidder must be in compliance with Attachment-3 HABC Service Contracts-Insurance Requirements (A through C), and upon notification of award, must name the Housing Authority as additionally insured as related to work performed under this contract.
• Contractors and their respective staff are required to have photo ID while working on HABC sites.
• Contractor will always be responsible for protecting the work area or site and maintaining it in a safe condition.
• Contractor shall always keep work area or sites free from accumulation of excess debris.
• Upon completion of the work, or at the end of the day, whichever is less, Contractor shall leave all work areas secured.
• Contractor shall be aware that children, elderly, and the disabled may be present at work area or site.
• Contractor is solely responsible for the security of all equipment, material and premises during the performance of the work.
Attachment - 1 HABC Service Contracts- Insurance Requirements Attachment - 2 General Wage Decision - MD20230061, Modification 1, Dated 05/18/2026.
Attachment - 3 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion – Lower Tier Covered Transactions Attachment – 4 Form HUD-5370-EZ General Contract Conditions for Small Construction/Development
Contracts Attachment-5 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions
Attachment - 6 Section 3 Clause
Attachment - 7 Section 3 Requirements
Fix completion date of 184 days upon NTP date:
Name, Address and Telephone Number of Bidder
Printed Name and Title of Authorized Official of Bidder
Signature of Authorized Official of Bidder Date
Please complete the appropriate information, sign and return via Bonfire by 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday August 20, 2026.
AWARD OF CONTRACT
Contract Award: HABC will analyze bids and award a requirements contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. In addition, HABC reserves the right to take any of the following actions without liability to any bidder:
(1) HABC may: (a) reject any and all bids received; (b) waive any minor irregularities or technicalities in bids received; (c) make a single award or multiple awards to more than one (1) bidder for supply of all or any combination of the items delineated in Attachment 1; (d) accept any item or combination of items bid unless precluded elsewhere in the solicitation;
(e) amend this solicitation as permitted by applicable law at any time during the solicitation process; or (f) cancel this solicitation in its entirety or any portion thereof at any time during the solicitation process including after award. HABC's reservation of rights shall in no way affect the formation of a contract upon written notice of award by HABC to the successful bidder.
If multiple awards are made, the intent shall be to make awards which, at the sole determination of HABC, are in its best interest, based on HABC’s needs and requirements. HABC makes no guarantees as to amount of award, if any.
(2) HABC may reject any bid as unacceptable if it is materially unbalanced as to the prices for the various items of work to be performed. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices, which are significantly overstated for other work.
Term of Contract: The Contractor proposes to substantially complete all of the work within One Hundred Eighty-Four (184) calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Signature:
Proof of Insurance: The successful bidder shall furnish to HABC a certified copy of the policy or policies covering all work as required in the contract, as evidence that the insurance required is maintained and in force for the entire duration of the contract. HABC may, at its sole discretion, immediately cancel the contract award without prior notice to the successful bidder upon any failure to submit any of the required Certificates of Insurance or any other document required under the IFB. Any and all existing agreements between HABC and the successful bidder shall immediately become null and void upon such cancellation without liability to such bidder. (see attached Service Contract – Insurance Requirements)
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY
Department of Housing Operations
ADDENDUM NO. 1
STANDARD ELECTRICAL DEVICE & GFCI REQUIREMENTS
Applicable to All Vacant Unit Turnover Procurements
Effective Date August 3, 2026 Document Addendum No. 1 Applicability All Vacant Unit
Turnover Procurements
Status Mandatory Attachment to SOW
1.0 PURPOSE
This Addendum establishes the minimum HABC requirements for electrical materials, installation, testing, documentation, quality control, and acceptance for all Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and electrical receptacle replacements. This document shall be attached to every Vacant Unit Turnover Scope of Work until incorporated into the standard HABC templates. Where con�licts exist, this Addendum shall govern.
SECTION REQUIREMENT
2.0 MATERIALS Provide new Commercial/Industrial Grade, Self-
Testing GFCIs, Tamper Resistant (TR), Weather Resistant (WR) where required, Hospital Grade where applicable, UL Listed with LED status indicator. Approved manufacturers: Hubbell, Eaton, Leviton, Pass & Seymour (Legrand), or HABC-approved equal. Builder-grade, residential-grade, refurbished, or previously used devices are prohibited.
3.0 INSTALLATION Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, permits (if required), testing, disposal, and incidentals.
Install in accordance with the latest NEC, HUD NSPIRE, manufacturer requirements, and applicable codes. Replace cracked, painted, damaged, missing, or mismatched wall plates with new commercial-grade metal wall plates.
4.0 TESTING Test each GFCI using the manufacturer's
TEST/RESET functions and an approved commercial-grade three-light tester. Verify proper wiring, grounding, polarity, and GFCI operation. Correct all de�iciencies prior to acceptance.
5.0 DOCUMENTATION Submit one photograph of the completed
installation and one photograph showing the approved tester plugged into the receptacle indicating correct wiring and grounding.
Missing documentation constitutes incomplete work.
6.0 ACCEPTANCE HABC reserves the right to inspect all
installations. Work shall not be accepted until testing, documentation, and compliance have been veri�ied. All corrective work shall be completed at no additional cost and is included in the Contractor's bid price.
CONTRACT REQUIREMENT: This Addendum is mandatory and shall be attached to every Vacant Unit Turnover Scope of Work issued on or after August 3, 2026, until incorporated into the of�icial HABC Scope of Work templates and the Housing Operations Procedures Manual.
| Invitation for Bids |
| PUR-1834-26 |
| Renovation of 1117 Stricker St. |
| Bid Sheet |
| AWARD OF CONTRACT |
| 1.0 PURPOSE |
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