Pleasant View Gardens Roof Top Units Replacement

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) PUR-1504-25 for the Pleasant View Gardens Roof Top Units Replacement project, a procurement focused on upgrading the heating and cooling infrastructure of a community center. The specific procurement involves replacing two roof-top units (RTUs): one 15-ton and one 12.5-ton unit, both with gas heat and electric cooling capabilities. Contractors will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the installation, including crane and rigging services, with a strict requirement to minimize disruption to the community center's daily operations. The project has a fixed completion timeline of 45 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with HABC reserving the right to reject any or all bids, make multiple awards, or cancel the solicitation. Successful bidders must provide proof of insurance, comply with wage determinations, contract conditions, and Section 3 requirements, and demonstrate awareness of the vulnerable population (children, elderly, and disabled) at the work site.

The contract includes significant set-aside and workforce diversity requirements under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. Contractors must commit to workforce benchmarks, including 25% of total labor hours worked by Section 3 Workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 Workers (specifically HABC residents or local business concerns). Contractors are required to work with HABC's Office of Resident Services to fulfill hiring requirements, submitting quarterly Section 3 Employee Tracking forms and agreeing to interview Section 3 eligible applicants. The contract emphasizes local hiring initiatives, with ORS providing job placement, support services, skills training, and job retention services. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Workers' Compensation, General Liability (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves replacing two roof-top units with associated installation services. Non-compliance with Section 3 requirements can result in contract termination and exclusion from future HABC business opportunities.