RFP ADA Conversion -752 A Mallory Circle

The Alexander City Housing Authority is requesting proposals to upgrade apartment 752 A Mallory Circle to an ADA-compliant unit, with proposals due June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and a required site visit. This is a fixed-price, best-value procurement scored on a 110-point scale with a minimum acceptable score of 75 points.

Respondents must be qualified, bonded, and licensed contractors. All respondents and subcontractors must not appear on the HUD Debarment and Suspension list. Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, comprehensive automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits are required. The awarded contractor must comply with Section 3 requirements, equal employment opportunity policies, and supplier diversity initiatives.

The scope includes reconstruction per provided blueprints and specifications in compliance with current ADA regulations: widening the rear entry door to 36 inches, installing an ADA-compliant pre-fabricated fiberglass shower unit, adding a 2-inch bathroom floor drain with trap primer, grinding or reworking concrete bathroom floors to provide proper slope to the drain, installing 12-gauge or heavier wiring, and constructing a firewall in the attic space if needed. The ACHA will provide front and rear screen doors, heat pump air handler, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, lighting, appliances, flooring materials, and paint. Work hours are restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Proposals are scored on Organizational Capacity/Staffing and Qualifications (35 points), Relevant Experience and Past Performance (25 points), Understanding of the Required Scope of Service (30 points), and Proposal Pricing and Fees (20 points). Cost proposals must be evaluated as clearly not excessive compared to other acceptable proposals. Proposed prices must be guaranteed for a minimum of 180 days from the proposal deadline. Questions are due May 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Proposals must remain open for acceptance for 180 days from the due date.