ITB 036-45 FY25 Hall County CHIP Single-Family Home Repair Project

Hall County, Georgia, is soliciting bids for ITB #036-45 FY25, a single-family home repair project located in Gainesville, GA. The procurement seeks one qualified contractor to provide comprehensive renovation services, including materials, labor, tools, equipment, permits, and licenses for a residential property. Specific work scope encompasses siding replacement, window installation, foundation work, HVAC replacement, electrical upgrades, plumbing repairs, cabinet installation, and flooring replacement. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for January 14, 2025, at 2:00pm, with bidder questions due by January 21, 2025, and bid submissions required by January 30, 2025, at 2:00pm. Contractors must submit five physical bid copies and one USB flash drive to the Hall County Purchasing Division. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest-cost, responsible, and responsive bidder, with the county retaining a 5% project retainage until substantial and final completion. Bidders must be licensed, insured, and bonded to perform services in Georgia, maintaining specified insurance coverage including workers compensation, general liability, auto liability, and umbrella liability policies.

The contract is funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP), with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. No bid bonds or performance and payment bonds are required for this project. The contract term will run from the Notice-to-Proceed until project completion, based on the mutually agreed time schedule. While the exact project budget is not explicitly stated, the procurement documents indicate this is a single-home repair project, suggesting a relatively focused scope of work. Interestingly, the pre-bid meeting sign-in sheet revealed limited initial interest, with only one external contractor (BLL Prime Services Corp) in attendance alongside Hall County representatives. Homeowners will remain in residence during construction, with potential temporary relocation options during significant disruptions, though no relocation funding is provided. The project emphasizes direct communication, with a pre-construction meeting planned to discuss schedules and work details with both the selected contractor and residents.