Housing Repair

The City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina is seeking contractors to perform housing rehabilitation services under the 2023-2025 Biennium Appropriation of the NC General Assembly State Grant. The project involves comprehensive repair work on ten single-family residential properties, with detailed scope including HVAC replacement, plumbing repairs, carpentry, painting, drywall, electrical work, roofing, window and door replacement, flooring, siding installation, and accessibility modifications. A mandatory pre-bid/site visit is scheduled for January 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET at 331 S. Franklin Street, with strict attendance requirements and no late arrivals permitted. Written questions must be submitted by January 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by January 23, 2026. Proposal submissions are due on January 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, with contractors required to submit pricing for individual properties. Contractors must provide RRP firm certification and lead documents for pre-1978 properties, and all work must comply with North Carolina State Building Code, City of Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Standards, and historic preservation guidelines.

The contract has specific budget limitations, with maximum funding of $20,000 for Workforce/Urgent Housing Repairs and $40,000 to $50,000 for H.O.M.E Project Repairs, depending on lead-based paint requirements. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and workers compensation insurance. The contract term is 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $50 per day for project overruns. No pre-payment or progress payments will be allowed, with full payment provided only upon project completion and inspection approval. Contractors are required to submit at least three references and provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials, with roof replacement work requiring a two-year warranty. The project aims to promote neighborhood stability and preserve the existing supply of single-family homes by assisting moderate-income homeowners with necessary home repairs. Contractors must also comply with E-Verify employment verification procedures and demonstrate signatory authority.