Tub Surround Installation - Phyllis Circle

HomeFront of Billings, located in Yellowstone County, Montana, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive tub and shower surround renovation project designated as IFB No. B23001 and Project #2328. The project involves removing existing tubs and tile shower walls and installing walk-in shower inserts on first floors and tub surrounds on second floors across 30 apartments at three specific locations: 355 Phyllis Circle, 2742 Phyllis Circle, and 2757 Phyllis Circle in Billings, MT 59102. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at the project sites, with sealed bids due by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024. Bidders must possess a current Montana Public Contractor's License and Certificate of Registration from the State of Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The project requires a 10% bid security, and contractors must provide performance and labor & material payment bonds, each for 100% of the contract amount. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, comply with Davis-Bacon wage rates, and demonstrate capacity to complete the renovation within the specified timeline.

The contract opportunity includes several set-aside and preference provisions, with a strong emphasis on Section 3 requirements that prioritize hiring low- and very low-income residents. Minority business participation is encouraged, and contractors must provide detailed reporting on resident hiring efforts within 5 days of any new employment. The project is funded through HUD assistance, which mandates compliance with equal employment opportunity regulations, including non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving 30 apartments suggests a substantial contract value. Contractors will be required to follow Davis-Bacon wage standards, with prevailing wage rates ranging from $9.00 to $14.20 per hour depending on specific trade classifications. The contract includes provisions for potential unit price adjustments, such as additional square footage of gypsum board removal and replacement beyond the specified drawings, providing some flexibility in the overall project scope and potential compensation.