Energy Efficiency and Accessibility Renovation of the Cooper House Assistive Living Facility for People Living with HIV Unable to Live Independently Project

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Interfaith Residences D.B.A DOORWAYS (DOORWAYS) will receive sealed bids at the Jefferson Avenue Campus 1101 N. Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63106, until 12:00 p.m. prevailing time on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, for: DOORWAYS, in the City of St. Louis, Energy Efficiency and Accessibility Renovation of the Cooper House Assistive Living Facility for People Living with HIV Unable to Live Independently Project (DOORWAYS' Cooper House Improvements) 4385 Maryland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 HUD COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING (CPF) GRANT NO. B-24-CP-MO-1254 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals received later than the designated time and date will not be accepted. Facsimile or e-mailed copies of submittals will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted in accordance with the Contract Documents and shall be accompanied by the proper bid security. Project work includes, but is not limited to, the following: Replacement of the existing roof, windows, and elevator; new gutters and downspouts; tuckpointing; waterproofing; kitchen and dining expansion; new finishes, plumbing fixtures, and electrical fixtures; install new VRF mechanical system (equipment furnished). A MANDATORY Pre-proposal bidder's conference and site walk is scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 4385 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. Contractors interested in responding to this RFP must attend in order to have their proposal accepted as responsive. Plans and contract documents will be available for a minimum of 30 days commencing on January 31, 2025, for download: https://www.x-rhodesplanroom.com/projects/public Hard copies may be purchased directly from Cross Rhodes. This project is funded in part through HUD Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant funds. Additional funding from both State and Local public ARPA funds through the MO Dept. of Mental Health and the City of St. Louis Affordable Housing Commission and private sources, including Missouri Historic Tax Credits. This project is contingent upon DOORWAYS receiving an executed grant agreement from HUD. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to provide employment and contracting opportunities to Section 3 workers and businesses to the greatest extent feasible, as defined by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 75. All contracts awarded under this project shall include provisions requiring subcontractors to comply with Section 3 requirements. The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) was enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on November 15, 2021. BABA established the Buy America Preference (BAP), which requires that Federally funded infrastructure projects use domestically produced materials. Bidders are informed that pursuant to Section 285.530, RSMo, the successful bidder shall, by sworn affidavit and provision of documentation, affirm its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program. Bidders shall comply with all applicable City, State and Federal laws and regulations, including City of St. Louis MBE/WBE goals as established by Mayor's Executive Order 28, as amended by Ordinance 70767. Minority-owned and Women-owned Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit. DOORWAYS reserves the right to accept any bid or any part or parts or combinations thereof, to waive any informalities or irregularities, and to reject any or all bids. For more information, contact: Jess Henry, Rise Community Development jess@risestl.org