Request for Proposals! Lead and Asbestos Abatement Services

RFP FOR ABATEMENT SERVICES

THE NEWBURGH COMMUNITY LAND BANK, INC.

INVITES THE SUBMISSION OF BIDS FOR ABATEMENT SERVICES AT 13

CHAMBERS STREET

The project is to provide Asbestos and lead abatement and other demolition

services as per the Renovation Plans for 13 Chambers Street,

Newburgh, NY 12550.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. BID SUBMISSIONS

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed, opaque envelope clearly marked with

the name of the Bidder, the name of the project bid upon, and shall be

addressed to:

Newburgh Community Land Bank, Inc.

Attn: Madeline Fletcher, Executive Director

P.O. Box 152 Newburgh, NY 12550

Bids shall be delivered to the above address or sent via email

To: mfletcher@newburghcommunitylandbank.org no later than:

12:00 noon, June 2nd, 2014

2. SECURING DOCUMENTS

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from:

JEFF WILKINSON, R.A.,178 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508

Ph: 845-838-9763 Email: jawil@earthlink.net

Printed copies of the Bid Documents can be obtained at a cost of $40 per set, or

upon request by the potential Bidder, may be sent via e-mail.

All queries and questions shall be directed to the office of the Architect, Jeff

Wilkinson, R.A., 178 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508.

Ph: 845-838-9763

3.INSPECTION OF SITE

Each Bidder must visit the site of the proposed work and fully acquaint

himself/herself with the existing conditions relating thereto and should

inform himself/herself as to the facilities involved, the difficulties and the

restrictions attending the performance of the Contract. The Bidder shall

thoroughly examine and familiarize himself/herself with the Drawings,

Technical Specifications, and all other Contract Documents. The

Contractor by the execution of the contract shall in no way be relieved of

any obligation under it due to his failure to receive or examine any form or

legal instrument or to visit the site and acquaint himself with the

conditions there existing and the NCLB will be justified in rejecting any

claim based on facts regarding which he should have been on notice as a

result thereof.

4. ALTERNATIVE BIDS

No alternative bids will be considered unless alternative bids are

specifically requested by the Technical Specifications or the Contract

Documents.

5. BIDS

A. Make bids upon the forms provided therefore, properly executed, and

with all items filled. Do not change the wording to the Bid Form and do

not add words to the Bid Form. Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or

provisions attached to the bid will be cause for rejection of the bid

B. If the Contract is awarded, it will be awarded by the NCLB to a

responsible Bidder on the basis of the Bid most favorable to the NCLB.

The Contract will require the completion of work according to the

Contract Documents.

6. STATEMENT OF BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS

Each Bidder shall submit on the form furnished for that purpose, a copy of

which is included in the Contract Documents, a statement of the Bidder’s

qualifications, his/her construction experience, and his/her organization

and equipment available for the work contemplated: and, when specifically

requested by the NCLB a detailed financial statement. The NCLB shall

have the right to take such steps as they deem necessary to determine

the ability of the Bidder to perform his obligations under the Contract,

and the Bidder shall furnish the NCLB all such information and data for

this purpose as it may request. The right is reserved to reject any Bid

where an investigation of the available evidence or information does not

satisfy the NCLB that the Bidder is qualified to carry out properly the

terms of the Contract.

7. CONTRACT PRICE AND ALLOWANCES

Except as described below, all work under this contract shall be included

in the contract lump sum price which price shall include, but shall not be

limited to, all labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, services,

transportation, utility services, professional fees, license fees, cost of

permits, etc., so that contract will be completed in the time stipulated.

8. AWARD OF CONTRACTS: REJECTION OF BIDS

A. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible Bidder, who in

the opinion of the Architect and NCLB, best meets with the conditions of

the invitation for Bids. The NCLB however, reserves the right to reject any

and all Bids or portion thereof and to waive any informality in Bids

received whenever such rejection or waiver is in its interest. The Bidder to

whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date.

B. The NCLB reserves the right to consider as unqualified to perform the

Contract any Bidder who does not habitually perform with his own forces

the major portions of the work involved. All work to be performed in strict

accordance with NYS ICR 56, Federal EPA, OSHA and as per local Building

Codes.

9. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirement for ensuring

that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated

against because of their race, creed, color or national origin. Women and

minority owned businesses are especially encouraged to submit bids as well as

qualified local contractors and those employing City of Newburgh residents.