158 Seneca Manor Drive Fire Damage Restoration. 1 Prime-General Contractor

The Rochester Housing Authority is requesting sealed bids for fire damage restoration at 158 Seneca Manor Drive in Rochester, New York (Project NY-41-43), with bids due October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory walk-through inspection on September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Bidders must comply with Section 3 hiring requirements: 25% of total labor hours from Section 3 workers and 5% from targeted Section 3 workers.

The scope is comprehensive fire damage restoration performed by a single prime general contractor, including demolition and clearing, masonry, sheet metal, caulking, drywall, finish carpentry, flooring, painting, plumbing, ventilating systems, and electrical work. Work must be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice and Order to Proceed, performed Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All labor, materials, and equipment must be OSHA-approved. Contractors must obtain all required permits and certificates of occupancy.

Bids exceeding $100,000 require a 5% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds from surities listed on US Treasury Circular 570. Proof of valid general liability, automotive liability, and worker's compensation insurance is mandatory. RHA is tax-exempt; contractors must exclude sales tax from bids. If Davis-Bacon wage rates apply, contractors must submit certified payrolls and weekly payroll information on HUD form WH-347. Contractors must complete HUD forms HUD-51000 (Schedule of Amounts for Contract Payments), HUD-2530 (Previous Participation Certification), and HUD-5369A (Representations and Certifications), plus a notarized acknowledgment and Section 3 Vendor Commitment form.

Plans and specifications are available from the RHA website (www.rochesterhousing.org) and The Builders Exchange (www.robex.com) beginning September 8, 2026. Written questions are due by September 22, 2026; RHA will issue responses in an addendum on September 29, 2026. Contact Michael Wolfe at mwolfe@rochesterhousing.org for questions. Liquidated damages apply for delays beyond the 120-day completion window.