INVITATION TO BID

The Housing Authority of the County of Sacramento is soliciting bids and will receive sealed bids for Invitation to Bid (IFB) No. 2008038-LG for Section 32 Homeownership Plan - Block R, renovation of duplexes at 3732 Centinella Dr., 3828 Centinella Dr., 5961 Georgia Dr., and 3841 Meramonte Way, North Highlands, CA 95660. Possible subcontracting trades are Asbestos Removal; Cabinet, Millwork & Finish Carpentry; Concrete; Construction Clean-up; Doors, Gates & Activating Devices; Drywall; Electrical; Fencing; Flooring & Floor Covering; Framing & Rough Carpentry; Glazing; Hardware, Locks & Safes; Insulation & Acoustical; Landscaping; Lathing & Plastering; Mold; Painting & Decorating; Plumbing; Roofing; Sheet Metal; Tree Service; Warm-Air Heating, Ventilation & AC; and Window Coverings. The estimated bonding range is between $280,000 and $320,000.

Bids will be received at the Procurement Services Division, 320 Commerce Circle, Sacramento, California until 2:00 P.M. on May 29, 2008 at which time and place all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A bid package, plan holders list, and other contract documents relating to the project may be obtained beginning May 7th through:

Signature Reprographics

620 Sunbeam Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95814

916-454-0800

www.shra.signaturerepro.com

A deposit of $100.00 check or money order only is required for the first set of plans and any additional plans may be purchased through Signature Reprographics. Deposits will be refunded if plans are returned in good condition, to Signature Reprographics, no later than three weeks after bid opening.

Please direct all contractual questions to Laurie Greenquist, Buyer Procurement Services, at 916 566-1203. For any technical questions regarding the Technical Plans and Specifications, please contact David Martinez, Project Manager, at 916-566-1231. For information on other construction projects, visit our website at http://www.shra.org.

All interested licensed "B" General Building Contractors should plan to attend the first Pre-Bid Conference scheduled for May 13, 2008 at 2:00 pm, at the Maintenance Conference Room, 320 Commerce Circle, Sacramento, California with a site visit following the Pre-Bid Conference. A second Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for May 19, 2008 at 9:30 am, at the Maintenance Conference Room, 320 Commerce Circle, Sacramento, California with a second site visit following the Pre-Bid Conference. Site visits will only be conducted immediately following each Pre Bid Conference. All contractors are urged to attend one of the two Pre-Bid Conferences including the site inspection. General contractors are encouraged to bring any subcontractors interested in visiting the site to the Pre Bid Conference and site visit. Although attendance is not mandatory, contractors will be required to verify that they are aware of the existing site conditions.

This contract is subject to Federal labor standards, affirmative action requirements, Section 3 Requirements of the HUD Act of 1968, Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise standards. All bidders will be required to furnish and pay for a satisfactory Bid Bond in the amount of not less than 10% of the total bid price. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for a satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount of not less than 100% of the contract price. Pursuant to the California Public Contract Code Section 22300 the Contractor may request that the Agency substitute a security in the amount of the performance retention.

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informalities in the bidding. The Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employment employer.