Lead, asbestos, mold testing and abatement & partial demolition and renovation of ten (10) low rental units

The Gila River Indian Community's Department of Community Housing and Contracts Management issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB-0646-DCH) for lead, asbestos, and mold testing and abatement services, along with partial demolition and renovation of ten low-income rental units located in Districts Four and Six across Laveen and Chandler, Arizona. The procurement encompasses comprehensive asbestos surveys with 12 samples per unit following EPA AHERA and NESHAP guidelines, lead-based paint surveys conducted by EPA-certified inspectors using portable XRF instruments, visual mold observation and screening for water intrusion, complete abatement of identified hazardous materials, total demolition of existing building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, insulation, framing, roofing, and exterior debris), and full renovation including new framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, flooring, kitchen cabinets, doors, windows, painting, and appliances. The ten units range from 1,652 to 1,932 square feet with three to four bedrooms and one to two bathrooms, constructed of concrete masonry units, with standardized construction specifications provided for all materials, fixtures, and systems. Qualified contractors must possess active Arizona contractor licensure with a valid license bond, provide evidence of the last three years of financial statements, maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, carry pollution liability insurance of not less than $2,000,000 for asbestos and lead abatement work, and comply with all federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for Pinal and Maricopa Counties, Arizona, as well as Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire e-Procurement portal by Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM and a mandatory site visit, followed by a question submission deadline of Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM and responses provided by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM; bid opening occurs at 11:30 AM on March 26, 2026, with bid review and selection scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and vendor notification expected approximately Monday, April 13, 2026. All bid submissions must include a five percent bid bond, detailed schedule of values, contractor qualification statements (AIA A305), previous participation certification, financial statements, insurance certificates, W9 forms, and various certifications regarding debarment and non-collusion, with contract completion required within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The Gila River Indian Community offers a Native American Preference program providing up to a 5% price advantage to qualified Indian-Owned economic enterprises, and the project is subject to the Buy American Act requiring use of domestic construction materials unless otherwise specified. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents, and the project is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), making it subject to all applicable federal requirements including prevailing wage determinations, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, and Executive Order 13706 sick leave requirements. Contractors are responsible for obtaining a Tribal Business License, acquiring all required permits including building and dust control permits, maintaining seven-foot site security fencing, providing traffic and dust control measures, and furnishing temporary facilities including portable toilets and temporary utility connections. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required, with monthly invoices paid thirty days after approval and ten percent retainage withheld until substantial completion and final punch list completion. The specific contract award value is not disclosed in the available procurement documents; however, the Schedule of Values establishes an $8,000 allowance per unit for lead and asbestos testing, abatement, and reporting alone, with contractors required to itemize costs across site preparation, architectural and engineering services, environmental services, construction, administration, insurance, and profit categories. The Gila River Indian Community reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.