Unit Renovations 4 Units Riviera and Brailsford

The Abilene Housing Authority is soliciting sealed bids for interior renovations of four residential units at AHA-owned properties in Abilene, Texas, with bids due June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT. A pre-bid conference and walkthrough is scheduled for May 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM at 6001 N 6th Street, Abilene, Texas.

The four units are located at 2250 Vogel Street (Units B25 and D6) and 3001 N. 6th Street (Units 102 and 208). The scope encompasses interior demolition, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC installation, flooring, painting, and installation of fixtures and appliances to restore units to rent-ready condition, in accordance with AHA specifications and construction drawings. The contractor must complete all work within 180 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed during normal working hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM), with any other hours requiring pre-approval.

Bidders must submit a firm-fixed fee inclusive of all labor, materials, tools, supervision, permits, overhead, and profit. For proposed fees exceeding $100,000, a bid bond of 5 percent of the bid price is required. Upon award, the successful bidder must provide either a performance and payment bond for 100 percent of the contract price, separate bonds each for 50 percent or more, a 20 percent cash escrow, or a 25 percent irrevocable letter of credit. Bonding companies must be authorized to do business in Ohio and listed on U.S. Treasury Circular 570. The contractor must obtain all required permits and licenses from the City of Abilene, Taylor County, and the State of Texas, including compliance with Texas Occupations Code requirements for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. The AHA will withhold 10 percent retainage on each progress payment, with retainage released upon final project completion and acceptance.

Questions are due May 21, 2026. The AHA reserves the right to make single, multiple, or partial awards as determined to be in its best interest.