Bid Spec.pdf

David Barber 26 Friendly Lane Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 8/13/2025

Item #1 – Roof

Existing roofing material to be removed and replaced with new material. New chimney cap to be installed. Existing gutters and gutter guards to remain.

1. Strip entire roof down to decking and inspect for rot, damage or deterioration. Renail or replace substrate as necessary. Replacement of one piece of plywood (4’ x 8’) or equivalent must be included in bid for minor incidental deterioration repair. All materials shall be legally disposed of.

2. Existing gutters to remain and be protected and scrubbed and cleaned. Contractor shall add additional fastening if necessary to secure existing components.

3. Install ice shield on eaves, rakes, valleys and roof/wall intersections, new drip edge, synthetic underlayment, new boots for vent pipes, new ridge vent.

4. All flashings shall be provided and installed and typical to original, existing components.

5. Provide and install 30 yr. Architectural, self-sealing shingles by GAF or equal to all roofing surfaces. Color to be approved by owner prior to installation.

6. Chimney- New Stainless Steel Chimney Cap to be supplied, installed and mechanically fastened.

SPECIAL NOTES:

1. Contractor shall trim back tree limbs and branches to create a minimum four-foot building envelope around house.

2. Contractor responsible for thorough cleanup of roofing debris around home.

3. If roll-off dumpster is used, contractor shall take steps to ensure no damage to property occurs.

TOTAL $

Contractor to provide price to remove and replace one (1) sheet of plywood roof sheathing (should total of more than one piece [32 sq. ft.] be necessary).

Add/Alternate:

Contractor to provide price to remove and replace ALL roof sheathing, if deemed necessary.

Item #2 – Front Landing & Steps

Existing front entry concrete landing and stairs to be removed and replaced with new wood deck and stairs, sized as existing. Existing awning over front door also to be removed and discarded. New construction shall mimic existing rear deck for style of construction.

1. Contractor shall remove and legally dispose of all existing concrete materials, railings, posts and awning. Awning is NOT to be saved or reinstalled.

2. Once removed, contractor shall restore masonry wall, if necessary, and coat with appropriate white paint to match existing at deck and awning areas.

3. Elevation of new deck shall be four inches (4”) below entry door threshold.

4. New footings shall be of appropriate diameter and depth to comply with NYS Building

Code, including post anchors of appropriate composition.

5. New pressure treated box frame to be minimum 2”x 8” lumber including posts, girders, ledger and joists supplied and installed. Contractor shall incorporate TECO brackets and/or additional fastening brackets necessary to construct in compliance with NYS Building Code.

6. New ledger board to receive lag bolt fastening to house framing, sixteen inches (16”) on center, staggered, using bolts/screws of appropriate size and composition, including new flashing required by NYS Building Code.

7. New pressure treated decking materials shall be standard 5/4” materials installed perpendicular to joists and according to common practices, including flashing at ledger.

8. New handrails to be installed shall have top and bottom rails with strait spindles spaced appropriately so no gaps exceed NYS Building Code requirements, including support blocks under spans if necessary. Style shall mimic existing rear deck.

9. Staircase assembly shall be constructed at minimum 3’ 6” (three foot six inches) wide and set in center of landing.

10. Staircase handrails shall be constructed typical to rear deck, including closet pole style, graspable handrail to at least one side and assembled in a workmanlike fashion.

11. New concrete pad to be placed at base of staircase landing with stringers to rest on concrete.

12. Grade underneath new landing shall be gravel installed with positive pitch away from foundation and driveway retaining wall.

TOTAL $

GRAND TOTAL $

NOTES-

Any additional comments or design specifications the contractor deems necessary should be defined on the addendum page of the bid package.

Contractor shall maintain a clean work site at the end of each workday. No debris shall accumulate at site.

TIME OF INSTALLATION

Once work starts, it is to continue on every normal workday so as to quickly complete the installation. During downtime, precautions must be taken to ensure that the roof is watertight.

Contractor responsible for securing and closing out any building permits necessary to complete project. Copies of documents shall be provided to homeowner and county staff.

All components shall be installed according to manufactures specifications and NYS Building Code.

If roll-off dumpster is used, contractor shall take steps to ensure no damage to property occurs.

*THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO THE PROPERTY OR

ITS CONTENTS RESULTING FROM HIS/HER NEGLIGENCE.