Reconstruction of 705 Gerrish Street

The City of McKinney is requesting bids for reconstruction of a single-family residential home at 705 Gerrish Street, McKinney, Texas, with bids due September 3, 2026. The project is a lump-sum contract requiring full demolition and new construction to comply with the Texas Building Code and all applicable local, state, and federal codes.

The scope encompasses demolition, concrete, masonry, wood and plastic materials, thermal and moisture protection, openings, interior finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, earthwork, exterior improvements, plumbing, mechanical systems, and electrical work. The contractor must submit a pre-construction work schedule, establish an independent testing laboratory approved by the City, obtain all required building permits and inspection fees, and provide temporary construction facilities including fencing, utilities, HVAC controls, and fire protection. The contractor is responsible for verifying existing site conditions and utility locations before work begins. Construction must maintain watertight and weathertight standards, and site must remain free of debris throughout. Final payment is contingent on completion of all closeout submittals, warranties, operations and maintenance documentation, spare parts, and punch-list items. Site visits must be coordinated in advance with the City.

The project is designed by Quorum Architects, Inc., with structural engineering by Frank W. Neal & Associates, Inc., civil engineering by Westra Consultants, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering by BHB Engineers, Inc. The Affordable Housing Administrator is Cristel Todd. Contractors must comply with OSHA requirements and the City's supplementary contractor rules prohibiting smoking, firearms, and illegal substances on the property. Weekly progress photographs and documentation are required.