Safe Home Renovations - 2519 Kendall Drive.pdf
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- HNS 27-1
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- Mecklenburg County, Charlotte City, North Carolina
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This is an Invitation to Bid document issued by the City of Charlotte Housing and Neighborhood Services for safe home renovations at 2519 Kendall Drive. The project encompasses comprehensive home improvements including lead abatement, electrical service upgrades (200-amp panel replacement), plumbing system overhauls with complete bathroom renovation, flooring repairs and installation, exterior repairs including door and handrail replacement, pest control and termite extermination services, and various interior finishes. The scope of work includes specialized tasks such as installing waterproof vinyl plank flooring, upgrading to LED fixtures, installing GFCI and AFCI breakers, replacing hose bibbs with backflow preventers, and remediating lead-based paint on exterior fascias, soffits, and trim boards. A mandatory bid walk is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM at 600 East Trade Street. The bid opening will occur immediately following the submission deadline. Contractors arriving more than 10 minutes late to the bid walk will not be permitted to bid.
All bids must be submitted on the forms provided and include itemized pricing for each work item, with the sum of individual items equaling the total bid amount. Responsible bidders must be licensed general contractors in North Carolina, possess EPA Renovation, Repair & Paint Certification, maintain appropriate insurance, provide three years of references for similar work completed within one year, and not appear on any debarment lists. Existing rehabilitation projects must be on schedule at time of bid submittal. The lead abatement scope requires work performed by North Carolina state-certified lead firms with required state permits and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. All bids will be valid for 60 days following the bid opening date. The City of Charlotte reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and to waive minor informalities or reject any or all submissions for good cause. Contractors are prohibited from visiting the property without accompaniment by the City's Rehabilitation Specialist.
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SAFE HOME
CITY OF CHARLOTTE
Housing and Neighborhood Services
Invitation to Bid HNS 27-1 NOTE: Contractors are not authorized to visit the property before or after the bid walk, without being accompanied by the City’s Rehabilitation Specialist.
Documents included in Package:
1) Instruction to Bidders
2) Specs by Location/Trade (Scope of Work)
3) Subcontractor Certifications (if applicable)
4) Floor Plan / Site Drawing (if applicable)
Bid Walk & Bid Opening:
Project Address: 2519 Kendall Dr – Safe Home, Lead Safe, and Healthy Home
Bid Walk: October 22, 2026 @ 10 AM
Bid Opening: October 29, 2026 @ 2 PM
Client Name: Aaronita Morgan
Project Manager: Devin Smith Contact Number: (704) 589-2130
Bid Walk and Bidding Instructions:
All bid walks are mandatory.
If you are going to be late the policy is the following:
Contact me BEFORE the start time if you are going to be late. If you are going to be more than 10 minutes late, we will proceed without you and you will not be permitted to bid.
The day of a bid walk the best way to reach me is at _(704) 589-2130_______________
Bids must be received by the date, time and place specified. All others will be considered non responsive and disqualified.
The Bids will be opened at 600 East Trade St. immediately following the above due date and time.
The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. To make a reasonable accommodation or language access request, please email hnsinfo@charlottenc.gov or dial 311.
mailto:hnsinfo@charlottenc.gov
Company Acknowledgement:
The undersigned, having become thoroughly familiar with the terms, conditions, limitations, and provisions of the housing improvement work to be performed at
2519 Kendall Dr___ to be funded through the City of Charlotte Neighborhood & Business
Services, in addition, having fully inspected the site in all particulars, hereby proposes and agrees to fully perform the work within the time stated and in strict accordance with the proposed contract documents including furnishing of any and all labor and materials, and to do all work required to complete said Work in accordance with the advised respective contractual, for the sum of money:
All labor, materials, services and equipment necessary for the completion of the Work shown on the Drawings and in the Specifications:
________________________________________________________Dollars_($___________)_
Written total
Specs Dated: 9/4/2026
Addenda # 1 Dated:
Addenda # 2 Dated:
Number of Pages: 11
Number of Pages:
Number of Pages:
Project Schedule: Minimum Start Date -
Completion Deadline:
Please Print and Sign:
Company Name/Firm:
Authorized Representative Name:
Signature: Date:
reasonable accommodation or language access request, please email hnsinfo@charlottenc.gov or dial 311.
Requirements For Bidders
The City awards rehabilitation bids to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
A responsible bidder for the safe home program is one who:
1) Is a licensed general contractor in the State of North Carolina
2) Has a Renovate, Repair & Paint Certification (http://www2.epa.gov/lead/renovation-repair-and-painting-program)
3) Is not listed on a local, state or federal debarment list
4) Carries an appropriate amount of insurance
5) Can provide references verifying the contractor has completed work of a similar scope in a good workmanship like manner or successfully completed prior work for the Safe Home program. Referenced work must have been completed in one year or less from date of this invitation to bid.
A responsive bidder must:
1) Submit all requested documentation on time
2) Meet the above requirements for responsibility at the time of bid submittal
3) Have the capacity to meet the required schedule for the project
4) Existing rehab projects contracted by the contractor must be on schedule
The City reserves the right to waive any minor informalities or irregularities, which do not go to the heart of the bid submittal or prejudice other offers, or to reject, for good and compelling reasons, any or all bid submittals.
Rehabilitation Specialist – Devin Smith City of Charlotte Neighborhood and Business Services 600 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Fax:
reasonable accommodation or language access request, please email hnsinfo@charlottenc.gov or dial 311.
Instructions to Bidders
Explanations to Bidders
Any explanation desired by a Contractor regarding the meaning or interpretation of the advertisement for bids, drawings, specifications, etc., must be requested in writing to the
Rehabilitation Specialist with sufficient time allowed for a reply to each Contractor before the submission of their bids. Any interpretation made will be in the form of an addendum to the invitation for bids, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective
Contractors. The Contractor must acknowledge any revision to the bid documents in the space provided on the bid form and it must be submitted with their bid package.
Preparation of Bids
Bids shall be submitted on the forms furnished, or copies thereof, and must be manually signed. If erasures or other changes appear on the forms, the person signing the bids must initial each erasure or change
• The Contractor’s Bid Proposal must be properly executed and submitted on the form provided. Bids by Contractors must be received by the Rehabilitation Specialist at the time and place specified on the “Invitation to Bid”
• No bid will be considered unless all individual work items on the Bid Form including any addendums are priced. The sum of all work items must equal to the Total Bid Amount.
• Unless called for, alternate bids will not be considered
• Modification of bids already submitted will be considered if received at the office designated in the invitation for bids by the time set for opening of bids
Submittal of Bids
• Sealed bids will be submitted to the Safe Home Program Office as directed in the invitation to bid prior to or at the appointed bid opening time
• Bid will be time stamped on the date of delivery
• Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the Contractor, the name of the project for which the bid is submitted, and the date and time of the bid opening
• All bids submitted must be typed or written in ink and signed by the Contractor's designated representative
• Failure to include all forms may result in rejection of a bid
• Required Bid Package Forms:
o Scope of Work o Addenda Acknowledgement reasonable accommodation or language access request, please email hnsinfo@charlottenc.gov or dial 311.
o Itemized Work Sheet o Subcontractor Certifications (if applicable)
Bid Validation
• All approved bids will be valid for 60 days after the bid opening date
HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
http://housing.charlottenc.gov | 600 E. Trade Street | Charlotte, NC reasonable accommodation or language access request, please email hnsinfo@charlottenc.gov or dial 311.
reasonable accommodation or language access request, please email hnsinfo@charlottenc.gov or dial 311.
City of Charlotte Housing and Neighborhood Services
600 E. Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-7600 9/4/2026
Address:2519 Kendall Drive Unit: Unit 01
Location: 1- General Requirements Approx. Wall SF: 0 Ceiling/Floor SF: 0
Spec # Spec Quantity Units Unit Price Total Price
Trade: 1 General Requirements
1 010 Lead Abatement Scope ________ ________
See attached scope. An allowance to complete the attached scope of work.
Trade: 4 Site Work
2 016 Exterminate Termites
Exterminate termites. Drill and patch foundation and pavement where necessary. The exterminator must be licensed and provide a 1-year guarantee, with an optional yearly renewable warranty for the homeowner.
3 021 PEST CONTROL
Provide the owner with a one-year service contract with a properly licensed exterminator.
Service shall include initial treatment for all observed insect infestations with quarterly follow-up treatments over the course of the contract.
The contract shall also provide callback treatments between scheduled treatments if an infestation reappears.
NOTE: The Contractor shall inform the exterminator that automatic contract renewals are not permitted. Contracts may be renewed only with the homeowner's express, informed consent.
Location Total: ____________
Location: 2- Electrical Approx. Wall SF: 0 Ceiling/Floor SF: 0
Location: 2- Electrical Approx. Wall SF: 0 Ceiling/Floor SF: 0
Trade: 23 Electrical
4 0147 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE ________ ________
Replace electrical service with new 110/220-volt, 200-amp panel with main disconnect and 24-circuit panelboard; meter socket; weather head; service cable; and ground rods and cable. Caulk or properly flash exterior service penetrations.
Label circuits legibly.
Replacement of all sub-panels is included.
Install GFCI breakers on all two-wire receptacle circuits. Install GFCI/AFCI breakers on all bedroom receptacle circuits. Label outlets per Code requirements.
5 0148 Light Fixture Replace
Replace the utility closet light fixture and the bedroom ceiling fan. All light fixtures shall be UL-listed LED fixtures. Provide and install a ceiling fan-rated junction box if one is not already installed. Owner's choice of ceiling fan size, finish, and design.
6 0170 SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
Install UL-approved ceiling-mounted smoke and heat detectors permanently hard-wired into outlet boxes with battery backups in all bedrooms and outside of all sleeping areas.
Detector in the hallway shall be a combination CO/smoke detector.
All detectors shall be interconnected so that when any one detector goes off, all other detectors also go off.
Installation shall comply with all requirements of the Electrical Code. SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
7 0189 Electrical Scope ________ ________
Secure all loose wiring and junction boxes in the attic, conceal all exposed wire splices within properly secured junction boxes with approved covers, install all missing box covers, device plates, and knockout plugs, and correct any minor deficiencies necessary to ensure the electrical system is safely installed, properly protected, and in compliance with all applicable electrical codes.
Location: 3- Interior Approx. Wall SF: 0 Ceiling/Floor SF: 0
Trade: 20 Flooring
8 0231 Kitchen Floor System Repair ________ ________
Remove all non-built-in and built-in fixtures. Dispose of damaged or unsafe components of the floor assembly. Work may include installing 2" x 8" joists hung16" on center and a plywood or tongue-and-groove subfloor. Include replacing all
Trade: 20 Flooring deteriorated and termite-damaged band joists and insulating the floor to code. Also include relocating, replacing, or repairing any electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to complete repairs.
9 0241 KITCHEN INTERLOCKING VINYL PLANK FLOORING ________ ________
Install waterproof interlocking vinyl plank flooring. Flooring shall have a minimum 25-year manufacturer’s warranty and shall be installed strictly according to manufacturer's specifications.
Contractor is responsible for preparing subfloors as necessary to satisfy manufacturer’s installation specifications.
Install suitable matching transition pieces where flooring meets other flooring materials.
Install painted or stained wood quarter-round at all perimeters to complete installation.
Provide the homeowner with a choice of three to five pattern selections from program-approved manufacturers.
10 Custom Living Room Floor System Repair and Interlocking ________ ________
Flooring
Remove all non-built-in and built-in fixtures. Dispose of damaged or unsafe components of the floor assembly. Salvage and retain existing floor covering for reinstallation where feasible. If the existing floor covering cannot be salvaged, provide replacement material that matches the existing flooring as closely as reasonably possible.
Work may include installing 2" x 8" joists hung16" on center and a plywood or tongue-and-groove subfloor. Include replacing all deteriorated and termite-damaged band joists and insulating the floor to code. Also include relocating and repairing any electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to complete repairs.
Work also includes closets, which may include removing and reinstalling the water heater, electrical, gas, and mechanical equipment.
Trade: 34 Doors & Windows
11 095 INTERIOR DOOR ADJUSTMENT ________ ________
Adjust the bathroom and bedroom doors as needed to ensure they open and close smoothly without binding, and that all doors latch and lock properly during normal operation.
Install new door hardware for the living room closet door.
Owner's choice of finish.
Touch up paint as required.
Trade: 37 Appliances-Cabinets-Accessories
12 0272 Base Cabinets
Replace base cabinets. Cabinets to be constructed of solid maple and plywood. No particle board allowed. Owner's choice of cabinet, pull style, and finish. See contractor's manual guidelines & specifications for full requirements.
13 0278 KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS
Remove existing countertops and dispose of properly.
Measure cabinets for new tops and order built-to-size post formed laminate tops from a reputable top shop. Top shop shall apply all end caps and supply side splashes where cabinets end at walls. Top shops shall perform all sink cutouts.
NOTE: Do not buy countertop blanks at big box stores and cut them to size on site.
Where countertop sections join, such as at corners, caulk joints and install connectors supplied by the top shop to join the tops together, taking care to maintain a tight, flush transition along the joint.
Attach countertops to cabinets with screws front and back at all top ends, both sides of sinks, and at least every 3’ in between.
If countertops do not fit tightly to the wall, trim drywall and/or backsplash margin as necessary to maintain a gap that can be sealed with caulk. Neatly caulk countertops to adjoining walls with low VOC matching caulk.
Provide owner with a minimum of five pattern choices that coordinate well with the cabinets.
Location: 4- Plumbing & Fixtures Approx. Wall SF: 0 Ceiling/Floor SF: 0
Trade: 22 Plumbing & Fixtures
14 0197 Demo and Rebuild Bathroom - Complete ________ ________
Completely demo the existing bathroom. Remove all plumbing and electrical fixtures, HVAC vents, doors and trim (as required), walls (as required), and floor coverings to the framing. Repair or replace all framing as necessary to meet the requirements of the Construction Specifications and the Building Code.
Rebuild the bathroom complete with all the following features:
*Remove existing tub and surround, including valve and drain, and dispose of properly.
Insulate open exterior wall cavity with R-13.
Install blocking for three grab bars at locations determined by rehab specialist and homeowner.
Install a 30" x 60" fiberglass shower pan (measure during bid walk to verify size). Pan must be pre-approved by City rehab specialist.
Install cement tile backer board and a ceramic tile surround.
Owner's choice of tile.
Install new drain and mixing valve with all associated plumbing lines. Mixing valve shall be located in the center of the long wall of the shower to be accessible from a seated position. Install a diverter valve with a handheld sprayer beside the mixing valve.
Shower head shall be located as normal. Install grab bars at designated locations.
Install tempered glass sliding shower doors.
Provide an approved seat manufactured for use in showers.
All materials and work shall comply with the Construction Manual Specifications and the Plumbing Code.
*Floor, wall, and ceiling insulation at locations required by the Construction Specifications *New ceiling-mounted exhaust fan *New switched light fixture over the vanity *GFCI outlet per Code *Drywall and finish walls and patch ceiling as required *Prehung six-panel door and hardware (if removed) *Baseboard and shoe mold at standard locations *1.6 gpf comfort height commode *24" vanity with cultured marble top and single-handle faucet (measure during bid walk to verify size).
* 3-piece bath hardware set (towel bar, paper holder, and towel ring) *New mirror over vanity *Walls and ceiling painted semi-gloss per Construction Specifications.
Install waterproof interlocking vinyl plank flooring. Flooring shall have a minimum 25-year manufacturer’s warranty and shall be installed strictly according to manufacturer's specifications.
Contractor is responsible for preparing subfloor as necessary to satisfy manufacturer’s installation specifications.
Install suitable matching transition pieces where flooring meets other flooring materials.
Install painted or stained wood quarter-round at all perimeters to complete installation.
All materials and construction methods shall meet the requirements of the relevant Construction Specifications and the NC Codes. Provide the owner with color, style, and finish selections for all materials.
15 0215 Hose Bibb ________ ________
Replace front and rear hose bibbs with new bronze hose bibbs on outside of structure with inside shut-off valve and backflow preventer. Ensure hose bibbs are functioning correctly. Seal exterior penetrations with silicone caulk.
16 0218 Replumb Supply Lines ________ ________
Remove all existing water supply lines in the crawl space. Install new PEX supply lines to code to service one 3-piece bath, kitchen, and laundry area. Insulate exposed hot and cold-water lines, installed to code. Repair any wall or ceiling tear-out required to install the system.
Location: 5- Exterior Approx. Wall SF: 0 Ceiling/Floor SF: 0
Trade: 31 Concrete & Masonry
17 064 Rear Stair Masonry Patch & Repoint ________ ________
Install bricks where missing or damaged. Cut out mortar at least 1/2". Remove all loose material with clear water. Saturate joints with water and repoint in 1/2" lifts using Portland cement mortar. Reinstall any flashings, tool concave joints, and clean brick face.
Trade: 38 Stairs/Steps
18 0290 Exterior Rear Handrails ________ ________
Remove existing handrails. Dispose of properly. Install new handrails to current building code- specified metal or treated lumber. Size & dimensions to code. Owner's choice of material, paint, or stain.
Location Total:
Unit Total for 2519 Kendall Drive, Unit 01:
Address Grand Total for 2519 Kendall Drive:
Bidder: _________________________________________________
Scope of Work for Lead Hazard Control
Address: 2519 Kendall Dr Date: 9/4/2026
All work described must be performed by a North Carolina state-certified lead firm, and a state lead permit is required. All work must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Provide a separate price for each line item and add the total of line items at the end of the scope. Transfer the lead scope total to the lead control line item in the main scope of work.
Lead Hazard (from LIRA) Method of Control and Scope of Work
EXTERIOR
Number Unit Line- Cost Item
Cost
Side A through Side D – white wood fascias, soffits, crown moldings and trim boards (Note: some of the fascias have been randomly replaced with wood that is not coated with lead-based paint.)
Remove and properly dispose of all existing gutters, downspouts, and crown molding.
Install new white K-style, .027-gauge seamless aluminum gutters to service the entire roof drainage system. Gutters shall be installed with adequate pitch toward new downspouts and in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and construction manual specifications.
Install 4” black corrugated drainpipe with the appropriate connectors at each downspout. The discharge pipe shall extend sufficient distance to ensure roof runoff is directed away from the building foundation.
Replace all rotted or damaged wood and repair or patch any existing holes as needed. Cover all fascia, soffits, and trim boards with Tyvek and aluminum or vinyl cladding. Ensure all soffit areas are properly vented.
Replace all existing floodlights with LED fixtures providing equivalent or greater lumen output.
Ensure all electrical cabling is routed and installed in compliance with applicable building and electrical codes.
Side A, Side C and Side D – white wood lintels
Door A1 (to Room 1) – white wood door casings, header, jambs, stops, threshold and lintel and red wood door
Remove and properly dispose of any damaged or rotted material associated with this repair; replace with new. Cover with Tyvek and aluminum or vinyl.
Remove the entire existing door assembly and storm door; dispose of properly. Insulate wall cavities.
Install a new Energy Star-rated pre-hung metal exterior door and threshold. Owner’s choice of door style, color, and hardware finish. Install a new keyed-entry door lever set; all exterior doors keyed alike. New casing and shoe molding will match the existing. Apply primer and topcoat. Cover the header, lintel, and casing with Tyvek and aluminum.
This installation includes replacing any damaged or rotted casings, header, door framing, wall framing, sub-floor, floor joists, sill, and threshold (inspect and price repairs of visible damage via crawl space during bid walk). Install an aluminum combination storm and screen door; owner's choice of style.
Door C1 (to Room 2) – white wood door, casings, header, jambs, stops and lintel and gray wood threshold
Remove the entire existing door assembly and storm door; save the storm door and properly dispose of the main door. Insulate wall cavities. Install a new Energy Star-rated pre-hung metal exterior door and threshold. Owner’s choice of door style, color, and hardware finish. Install a new keyed-entry door lever set; all exterior doors keyed alike. New casing and shoe molding will match the existing. Apply primer and topcoat. Cover the header, lintel, and casing with Tyvek and aluminum. This installation includes replacing any damaged or rotted casings, header, door framing, wall framing, sub-floor, floor joists, sill, and threshold (inspect and price repairs of visible damage via crawl space during bid walk). Reinstall the original storm door and ensure it functions properly.
INTERIOR
Elevated Lead Dust Level – Complete specialized cleaning throughout the house.
Room 2 floor
Asbestos:
Interior Beige Joint Compound - approximately 600 ft² of beige joint compound on the wallboard joints, seams, and connection points throughout the house.
White Spray-on Ceiling Texture - approximately 240 ft² of white spray-on ceiling texture on the ceilings in the kitchen, bath, and hallway. (Note: the spray-on ceiling texture throughout the remainder of the house should be considered ACM.)
The contractor is responsible for identifying activities that disturb ACM and for the proper removal and disposal of all ACM disturbed in the course of working on this project. Work that may disturb ACM includes but may not be limited to:
1. Cutting of wallboard or ceiling for any reason.
2. Paint prep that removes existing paint.
3. Installing pre-hung doors If all disturbed ACM materials will fit into one asbestos waste or glove bag, contractor's workers who are properly trained under OSHA Construction Standards Asbestos Regulations 29 CFR 1926.1101 may remove and dispose of the ACM using safe work practices. If all disturbed ACM materials will not fit into one asbestos waste or glove bag, or if workers are not properly trained, the contractor shall hire a state-certified asbestos abatement firm to remove and dispose of the disturbed ACM materials. Air sampling clearance required.
All contractor requirements
The contractor is responsible for all project requirements, including but not limited to:
Obtaining all permits required. Said permits shall include all items in this scope of work.
Provide temporary toilet facilities from job start until the completion of work.
Provide AS MANY roll-off dumpsters as needed without damaging the site. Collect construction debris using dust control methods. Remove dumpsters and repair any evidence of the dumpster use.
Contractor may haul debris away daily using dump trailers or trucks.
Comply with all City of Charlotte construction manual requirements.
Total Bid for Lead Scope $
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