TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 0 – BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Invitation to Bid
Instruction to Bidders
Instruction to Bidders for Contracts (HUD-5369)
*Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders (HUD 5369A)
*Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements
(BYRD Amendment)
*Non-collusive Affidavit of Prime Bidder
*Certificate of Non-Segregated Facilities
*Bid for Lump Sum Contracts
Instruction for Contractors Regarding Affirmative Action
Under Executive Orders 11246 and 11914 (Form 7460.9)
Federal Labor Standards Provision (HUD 4010)
Prevailing Wage Requirements
General Conditions (HUD-5370)
Section 3 Clause
*Section 3 Business Concern Certification for Contracting
Draft AIA A105-2017 Contract Agreement Between Owner and Contractor
*Indicates submission with bid.
DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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Summary of the Work
Field Engineering
Preconstruction Conference
Progress Meetings
Construction Schedule
Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples
Lay Out in Buildings
Schedule of Values
Protection of Work and Property
Material and Equipment
Contract Closeout
Cleaning
Project Record Documents
Guarantees, Warranties, and Bonds
DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT
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Hydraulic Passenger Elevators
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL
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General Electrical Requirements
DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
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Digital Addressable Fire Alarm
INVITATION TO BID
OWNER - The Kingsford Housing Commission, Kingsford, Michigan, acting through its Board of
Commissioners, hereby gives notice that sealed bids will be received at the Executive Director's office for
the following described project.
PROJECT – The work shall consist of replacing existing doors with new fire doors and new hardware.
TIME - Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., on January 8, 2026, in the Executive Director's office
at 1025 Woodward Ave, Kingsford, Michigan, 49802, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read
aloud.
BIDS - All bids shall be addressed to Ms. Jeanne Allard-Shaltz, Executive Director, Kingsford
Housing Commission, 1025 Woodward Ave, Kingsford, Michigan, 49802. Bids shall be sealed and
shall have the name and address of the Bidder and the Contract for which the bid is being submitted on
the outside of the envelope. All Bidders shall bid in accordance with and upon the Bid Forms included in
the Contract Documents.
PROJECT WALK-THRU for Contractors submitting a bid to the Housing Commission is scheduled for
December 17, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Meet at 1025 Woodward Ave, Kingsford, MI 49802.
EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - The Contract Documents are on file for inspection at the
Executive Director's Office, Kingsford, MI; U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc., 100 Portage Street,
Houghton, MI.
PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained
from U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc., 100 Portage Street, Houghton, MI 49931, for a $50.00 non-
refundable handling fee for a hard copy or $10.00 non-refundable handing fee for a pdf.
BID SECURITY - 5% Bid Security Required. The successful Bidder will execute and file the Contract,
100% Payment Bond, 100% Performance Bond and Insurance Certification, as required by the Contract
Documents, within ten (10) days after the Notice of Award.
BID REJECTION - The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids or waive any informalities in
bidding, and to award that which is in the best interest of the OWNER.
WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS - No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the
scheduled opening without the consent of the OWNER.
GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS - The Contractor shall be required to pay not less than the
wage rates established for the project by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development. Copies of these wage rates are incorporated in the Contract Documents.
Bidders will be required to comply with the Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements
for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the bid documents.
A surety which secures a bond must be acceptable to the United States Government. U.S. Treasury
Circular No. 570 lists those sureties which are acceptable. This may be obtained by requesting it from:
Audit Staff
Bureau of Government Financial Operations
U.S. Treasury Department
Washington, D.C. 20226
The surety must also be licensed to do business in the
State of Michigan.
Jeanne Allard-Shaltz, Executive Director
Kingsford Housing Commission
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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A. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: One bid shall be submitted for all Base Bids and alternates listed on
the bid form. The bid submitted shall include all costs of labor, materials and permits for the Work.
B. SUB-BIDS REQUIRED: The names of subcontractors shall be listed in the bid form.
Sub-contractors prices shall be listed when indicated on the bid form.
C. EXAMINATION: Before submitting a bid, all General Contractors shall read all contract
documents and drawings and shall attend mandatory walk-thru at the site of the proposed work to fully
acquaint themselves with the condition relating to construction, labor, quality and quantity of work to be
performed. The submission of a bid shall be construed as prima facia evidence that the bidder has made
such examination.
D. DISCREPANCIES - OMISSIONS: Should the bidder find discrepancies in or omissions from the
drawings or documents, or should be in doubt as to their meaning, he shall at once notify the Engineer.
Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for any oral instructions. Instructions deemed necessary
by the Engineer will be issued in the form of an addendum and shall become a part of the bid and contract.
E. BIDS: All bids shall be made out on blank forms provided and submitted in an opaque envelope.
Envelopes shall be marked with the Contractor's name and address.
The bid price shall be in writing and in figures and in case of conflict, the written shall apply. Only bids
which are made out on the regular bid form, with insertions as required will be considered.
A list of attachments to the bid form are as follows:
1. HUD – 5369 & 5369A
2. Certification for Contractors, Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements-BYRD Amendment
3. Non-conclusive Affidavit of Prime Bidder
4. Certificate of Non-Segregated Facilities
5. Certification for Business Seeking Section 3 Preference
F. REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNING BIDS: Bids which are not signed by the individual making
them should have attached thereto a power of attorney evidencing authority to sign the bid in the name of
the person for whom it is signed.
Bids which are signed for a partnership should be signed by all of the partners or by an attorney-in-fact. If
signed by an attorney-in-fact, there should be attached to the bid a power of attorney evidencing authority to
sign the bid, executed by the partners.
Bids which are signed for a corporation should have the correct corporation name thereof and the signature
of the president or other authorized officer of the corporation manually written below the corporate name
following the word "By __________________________".
If such a bid is signed by an official other than the president of the corporation, a certified copy of a
resolution of the Board of Directors evidencing the authority of such official to sign the bid should be
attached to it. Such bid should also bear the attesting signature of the secretary of the corporation and the
impression of the corporate seal.