Residential facade improvement program

The City of Flint, located in Genesee County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for the Residential Facade Improvement Program, a federally funded initiative through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative. The procurement seeks a contractor to implement facade improvements for 17 single-family homes within a specific neighborhood bounded by E. Fifth Avenue, Mary St., Martin Luther King Blvd., and N. Saginaw. Eligible facade improvements include window repair, roof and gutter work, door replacements, exterior painting, driveway and walkway paving, siding replacement, porch upgrades, structural repairs, exterior lighting, and landscaping. The contractor will be responsible for developing detailed scopes of work, obtaining necessary permits, conducting property inspections, and managing all aspects of the improvement process. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 19, 2025, at the Mckenzie Conference Room, with proposal submissions due by February 25, 2025. Bidders must submit one original signed proposal, two unbound copies, and one electronic copy, with the entire project to be completed by July 31, 2025.

The project has a total budget of $645,000, with up to $40,000 allocated per property, and requires strict compliance with HUD regulations, including environmental impact, historic preservation, prevailing wage, and labor standards. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the federally funded nature of the project suggests potential preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or local contractors. Ineligible improvements include interior renovations and projects already in progress before grant approval. The contractor must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of residential facade improvement techniques, familiarity with local building codes, and ability to manage complex renovation projects within a tight timeline. Successful bidders will need to show technical expertise in construction management, knowledge of energy efficiency improvements, and capability to work within the constraints of a federally funded urban revitalization program. The project aims to enhance neighborhood curb appeal, structural integrity, and overall property values while supporting community development goals in the targeted Flint neighborhood.