Demolition and renovation of 11 low rental units

The Gila River Indian Community Department of Community Housing has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB-0627-DCH-REBID) for the comprehensive demolition and renovation of eleven low-rental housing units located in District Three (South Housing). The project involves partial demolition and renovation of residential units constructed between 1978 and 2012, ranging from 800 to 2,067 square feet with two to four bedrooms and one to two bathrooms. The solicitation requires contractors to provide full-service renovation including site preparation, architectural and engineering services, environmental remediation, structural repairs, mechanical and plumbing systems installation, electrical work, roofing, interior finishes, and appliance installation. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM, with a deadline for questions on February 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Bids must be electronically submitted via the Bonfire portal by February 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. The project is federally funded through HUD and requires compliance with Davis-Bacon wage determinations, with a contract term of 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The procurement includes Native American Preference, with qualified Indian-Owned economic enterprises potentially receiving preference if their bids are within specified percentage thresholds of the lowest responsive bid. Contractors must obtain tribal business licenses, building permits, dust control permits, and register with the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) prior to commencing work. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence, workers' compensation, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. Each unit requires specific environmental remediation, with most units having asbestos-containing materials (primarily roof penetration sealants) that must be properly abated. A five percent (5%) bid bond is required, and the contract is structured as an all-inclusive 100% fixed-price agreement. Monthly invoices will be subject to 10% retainage, with final payment contingent upon substantial completion and satisfaction of punch list items. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation across eleven units suggests a substantial project budget.