HCD Vacant Unit Preparations - Contract 4

4/29/2025 10:00:00 AM

Scope of Work: (Contractor must obtain and submit all permits prior to performing any work). General Description of the Work (Project): HCD manages approximately 7,000 units throughout Miami-Dade County in three geographic areas: North Region, Central Region, and South Region. The purpose of this Contract is to prepare selected vacant units throughout HCD for occupancy. Vendor will be bidding to complete (Move-In Ready) vacant units, varying from 0br,1br, 2br, 3br,4br, & 5br. The locations are attached at the Form Of Bid Section of the Bid packet. Work shall be done in an expedited manner. Work duration will be 60 calendar days to complete all vacant unit’s repairs. Contractors must have the labor force capacity to complete the project timely. The following are, at a minimum, the steps to preparing a vacant unit: Contractor shall be responsible for any initial clearing / cleaning of any vacant unit prior to the preparations. the Contractor will be responsible for getting their own bulk trash dumpster (40 yarder) for the debris from the units placed at an agreed spot on any property belonging to PHCD between the Maintenance Supervisor and or the Site Manager and the contractors representative. Dumpster must be cleared out once the dumpster has reached it's maximum level to avoid any fines. Vendor shall be responsible for any dumping fines if it pertains to the dumpster that was rented by the contractor, no exceptions. Pre-Clean entire unit thoroughly with water & disinfectant cleaner (i.e. bathroom area, kitchen cabinets / area, windows and sills, light fixtures and globes and outlets and switches, water-heater and closet) Carpentry: Repair and or replace for new, the following: All shelving, doors and jambs, cabinets, countertops, locks, door stoppers, weather-stripping, door sweeps, window locks, window balances, window glass, window screening, Exterior security screen repairs and or replacement, floor tiling and baseboard replacement, if still in good shape, strip floors and baseboards with floor stripper and then wax floors with 3 coats of floor finish Plumbing: Repair and or Replace for new, the following: All faucets , space heaters, sinks, shower diverters, p-traps, angle valves, water-heaters, water pressure, toilets, toilet seats and toilet tanks replacements, install toilet paper holders, towel bar holders, exterior hose-Bibbs, showerheads, clean-outs, proper drainage at the bathtubs, washing machine drains, kitchen & lavatory sink drain, all stoppers to be installed @ the Kitchen sinks, lavatory sinks, bathtubs and washing machine drain plug Electrical systems: Repair and or Replace for new, the following: All light fixtures, outlets, GFCI’s, range-hoods, light bulbs – fluorescent and incandescent types, space heaters, electrical panel requires labeling, any wiring, Fuse boxes (fuses and or breakers included), thermostats, junction boxes for and to any central A/C System. Plaster: Repair and or Replace for new, the following: plaster walls to match existing if needs be with won-cote plaster or gypsum plaster, replace any broken ceramic holders and tiles in bath area, replace any drywall that is weak and or missing to match existing, plaster around window sills, grout tiles, flooring, around the toilet and tub areas in the bath, remove all nails and screws to plaster all holes throughout the unit, caulk around baseboards, cabinets, window sills, and outlet and switches Paint: Prep walls by removing all nails and or screws and sealing all holes with joint compound – caulking – or gypsum plaster throughout the unit, apply 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of Colonnade paint ( Paint can be purchased from the following vendors: Caribbean Paints, Lanco/Crossco Paints, Stein Paints, or Sherwin Williams) throughout the unit. No paint should be on the window frames and sills, on the light fixtures and covers, switches and outlets and cover-plates, on the indoor sprinkler heads (Any sprinkler head that’s been painted or paint left on the sprinkler head will be at the cost of said vendor preparing the unit), cabinets, doorknobs, floors and baseboards, sinks and bathtubs. Bathtubs and Lavatory sinks are to be painted with 2 coats of Tub and Tile paint (Homex Tough as Tile tub and tile paint). A sample (1 gallon to a pint) of the paints used in the units should be left for any touch up after the VPS is removed. Final Cleaning: All broken glass should be removed and wiped clean from the windows with the VPS still being up and installed (Note: Vendor is not responsible for the removal of any VPS window and or door coverings, but if the coverings are removed by the crews working in the unit for any reasons, the Vendor will responsible for any damages and or cost for repairs or loss of any VPS keys), All screening of the windows with VPS will be handled by the HCD site crews at move-in, but, if the windows do not have VPS, it is the Vendors responsibility to make sure that all windows are to be screened with charcoal fiberglass screening, Any broken glass is to be repaired, all Heavy Duty Security Screening is to be repaired and or replaced to match existing. The Amp staff will handle the completion work on the doors and windows for the units with VPS Security Protection, all cabinetry, walls, flooring, bathroom areas (i.e. sink, bathtub, floors, tiles, etc.), rooms, closets, doors & door jambs, shelving, door knobs, faucets should be free of any debris and dust, the floors are to be stripped with floor stripper and rinsed with clean water, when dry, 3 coats of High Gloss Floor Finishing wax should be applied when exiting the unit. Make sure the exterior of the unit is clean and free of debris from prepping the unit and graffiti on the doors and walls. Contractor shall supply all necessary labor, materials, services and equipment for the total completion of the work and shall provide all documents to obtain the required permit/inspection fees (when necessary) in accordance with Building Codes. The Contractor shall be responsible for all job tasks associated with the successful completion of the stated scope of work. Tasks, clean-up, and removal of all items not specifically indicated in the scope of work, but which are required for completion of the scope of work, shall be included without additional cost to HCD. The Contractor shall arrange for his/her own storage facility. The Contractor shall leave the site free and clear of all debris. Based on operational necessity HCD has the right to swap out /exchange a specific unit. In the event this occurs a unit of like bedroom composition will be provided. All work shall be performed to the best standards of workmanship and shall be in accordance with Florida Building Code, all national, state, county, and municipal codes, rules, guidelines, regulations and departments having jurisdiction. Contractor(s) shall also be able to obtain free electronic copies of the specifications and drawings at the following link: https://app.box.com/s/5ordhyfiwt3oxr6ustsn6c9x3hdd5cxj Contractor’s inability to access this web site shall not be considered just cause for a bid protest. It is the responsibility of the contractor(s) to advise HCD in writing, a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days before the bid opening, of any difficulty in accessing above link and obtaining printed bid documents from HCD. HCD has established two (2) sectors (North/South) and through this RFQ may select and execute contracts with two (2) Vacant Unit contractors, who will be assigned to perform work in either the North or the South sectors. Further, it is HCD’s desire that by dividing the work to performed under the contracts by sectors this RFQ will permit maximum participation by Section 3 businesses, small and minority businesses, and women’s business enterprises.

General Building Contractor; Plumber, Master; Electrical Contractor