Plumbing Repairs and Interior Renovations, Phase 3 and Site Improvements funded under Modernization Program

Effingham County Housing Authority in Illinois is requesting bids on plumbing repairs, interior renovations (Phase 3), and site improvements at two HUD Modernization Program projects — IL-62-1/Effingham and IL-62-2/Altamont — with bids due June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and unit walk-through on June 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Housing Authority office, 215 North Banker Street, Effingham, Illinois 62401. This is the only time interior access is available to bidders.

Work is bid under a single lump-sum contract. At IL-62-1/Effingham, scope includes tree and stump removal and lawn restoration. At IL-62-2/Altamont, scope encompasses exterior sanitary-line cleanouts, jetting of existing plumbing lines to main connection, interior kitchen renovations with new counters, wall laminate, sinks, and associated plumbing, utility-room renovations with new flooring, shelving, washer box, dryer receptacles, FRP wainscot with chair rail and paint, door replacements in 2 and 3 bedroom units, plumbing modifications including relocated washer boxes and floor drains, new dryer vents, and GFCI replacement and installation at kitchen, washer, and dryer locations.

Work is subject to prevailing-wage requirements; minimum wage determinations are in contract documents. Bidders must submit Form HUD 5369-A (Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders), a Schedule of Subcontractors, an Existing Employee List, and a Non-Collusive Affidavit. All bids must be accompanied by a negotiable bid guarantee equal to 5% of the bid amount (certified check, bank draft, U.S. Government Bonds at par, or bid bond from an Illinois-authorized surety). The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract price, or separate bonds each for 50% or more. Contract documents are available for a $75 refundable deposit per set (refundable within 14 days of bid opening) or downloaded from www.eaarchitects.com. No bid may be withdrawn for 60 days following bid opening without Housing Authority consent.