Remediation & Repairs to Burn Unit (1505-B Street)

The Housing Authority of the City of Decatur is requesting bids on remediation and repairs to a burn unit at 1505-B Street, Decatur, Alabama under IFB format, with sealed bids due September 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST and a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST at the project site.

The scope encompasses removal and disposal of environmental hazards and fire-damaged materials (drywall, insulation, electrical fixtures, plumbing, cabinetry, and flooring); replacement of damaged structural members (roof, rafters, and walls); environmental remediation compliant with local, state, and federal guidelines; and complete reconstruction including new electrical and HVAC systems, plumbing, insulation, sheetrock, interior finishes, and fixtures. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, tools, and equipment and comply with Davis-Bacon federal wage rates and environmental certification requirements. All work is performed at the single site location in Decatur.

The contract period is 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work conducted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Bids must be submitted as a single firm-fixed fee with no escalation provisions except Agency-approved change orders for unforeseen conditions. A 10 percent bid bond is required for bids exceeding $100,000. The successful bidder must provide either a 100 percent performance and payment bond, separate bonds totaling 50 percent or more each, a 20 percent cash escrow, or a 25 percent irrevocable letter of credit. The contractor must maintain workers compensation insurance; general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 minimum and the Agency as additional insured; and automobile insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Monthly progress payments are made at 30-day intervals with 10 percent retention withheld until final completion and acceptance. Questions are due seven business days before the bid deadline. The bidding process is two-step, with the apparent low bidder required to submit additional documentation within five days of notification.