Request for Bids for Restoration Services in South Estes Neighborhood

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, through its Affordable Housing and Community Connections Department, is seeking qualified contractors to perform restoration services for 19 public housing units and one community center located in the South Estes neighborhood, which were damaged by Tropical Storm Chantal. The Request for Bids (RFB) requires contractors to complete comprehensive restoration work to return the units to a livable, move-in-ready condition, including drywall repair, flooring replacement, cabinet work, and painting, while ensuring compliance with HUD habitability standards. An optional pre-bid site visit is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 11:30 AM at 320 South Estes Drive Extension, with bids due by 5:00 PM on July 21, 2025, to be submitted via email to Zakia Alam, the Purchasing and Contracts Manager. Contractor selection will be based on multiple evaluation criteria, including adherence to scope of work requirements, contractor qualifications, past performance, technical competence, references, knowledge of building codes, and cost of services. The contract will be awarded on a time and materials basis, with the expectation that the selected contractor will begin work promptly and coordinate with town personnel to minimize resident displacement.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, Previous Participation Certification, and Section 3 Affirmative Action Plan. Contractors are required to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business auto policy, with the Town of Chapel Hill named as an additional insured. While the specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves restoration of 19 housing units and a community center, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The procurement is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, indicating federal oversight and potential compliance requirements. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate significant technical expertise in housing restoration, familiarity with HUD standards, and the ability to manage a complex rehabilitation project with potential time-sensitive constraints.