Demolition and renovation of one (1) duplex unit with two (2) apartments

The Gila River Indian Community's Department of Community Housing is requesting bids for demolition and renovation of one fire-damaged duplex unit with two apartments located at 260 W. Azul Street, Sacaton, Arizona, under IFB 6-IFB-0651-DCH, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Chandler, Arizona, followed by a mandatory site visit, is required. The project is federally funded through HUD with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage provisions and Buy American Act compliance mandatory — key cost and labor compliance filters.

The scope includes complete interior demolition of fire-damaged components while preserving exterior block walls and foundation slab, followed by full renovation of two one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments totaling approximately 1,565 square feet. Work encompasses framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, flooring, kitchen cabinets, doors, windows, painting, and finish work. Specifications detail manufacturer and model requirements across electrical (200-amp Sq D/Homeline service, Progress lighting, Decora switches), plumbing (Moen fixtures, elongated toilets), HVAC (13 SEER Carrier heat pump), flooring (Armstrong Excelon VCT), appliances (GE Hotpoint refrigerator and range), roofing (Tamko Heritage 50), windows (Better Bilt), and cabinets (Gateway Hillcrest). The project also incorporates new networking plans with data/phone cabling and satellite infrastructure across both units.

Contractors must obtain a Tribal Business License, comply with the Community's Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) and Native Plant Ordinance, and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract price. Eligible Indian-owned or Community-member-owned enterprises may qualify for Native American preference awards if bids are no more than a specified percentage or dollar amount above the lowest responsive bid. Comprehensive insurance is required, including $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability. Contract completion is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Questions are due September 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with official responses by September 10. Bid opening occurs at 11:30 AM on September 25, with bid review on October 2 and vendor notification expected by October 12. A 5% bid bond is required. Monthly invoicing includes 10% retainage released upon substantial completion and 100% punch-list completion. Addendum 1 was issued August 18, 2026.