Remodeling and Repairs at 5940 North 65th Street

1 Fence Removal: Remove the section of wood fencing from the Southwest corner of the house to the South property line. Cut off the posts below grade and backfill, or remove entirely and backfill. (The wood posts are rotten, and hazardous.), 2 Rear-Yard Sidewalk/Step Replacement: Replace the section of concrete stairs/walkway in the rear yard which has sunken. The approximate are of replacement is 8 square feet. 3 Side Entry Stoop (concrete): Remove and replace the concrete stairs and landing. The new stoop is to be large enough to accommodate the new guardrails, and still provide adequate clearances for the door and door approach (minimum 4' deep and 4'-6" wide). Install a code-compliant footing and foundation, or rebuild the existing footing/foundation as necessary (if present). (PERMIT), 4 Side Entry Stoop - Guardrails: Remove and replace the concrete stairs and landing. The new stoop is to be large enough to accommodate the new guardrails. Install a code-compliant footing and foundation, or rebuild the footing/foundation as necessary (if present). Install metal guardrails around the landing, and a guardrail with handrail at the stairs. The guardrails are to be "Designer's Image" or "Avant" (Menards) aluminum posts and rails, powder coated in black. All construction is to be code compliant.(PERMIT), 5 South Concrete Walkway: In order to accommodate the wider landing and stair, theexisting walkway will need to be removed around the new stoop. Replace the walkway around the stoop with a new concrete walkway. Match the existing width. 6 South Entry - Door Sill and Apron: Replace the rotten wood door sill and apron with treated wood. Caulk all joints and seams for a watertight assembly. CV, PbMiscellaneous: The contractor is responsible to field verify all measurements, the amount of materials needed, and the number of windows in the building. If any item in this scope calls for a certain manufacturer, model number, or approved equivalent of a particular item, and that item is to be substituted, both NIDC and the owner must approve the substitution in writing as a part of the contract.Both the "Rehabilitation and Technical Specifications and Performance Standard for the City of Milwaukee - February, 2006" and the "NIDC Addendum to Specifications," dated 8/23/07 & 5/13/08, are incorporated into this scope by reference. These items provide an outline of materials requirements & performance expectations. Updated copies can be obtained from NIDC @ 809 N Broadway-3rd Flr.Lead Related Work: Any task that a disturbs previously painted surface shall be performed by properly certified personnel and follow the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services Administrative Code Chapter DHS 163 regarding the certification for the identification, removal and reduction of lead-based paint hazards (Pb).And, if applicable: Any task that disturbs a previously painted surface requires Milwaukee Health Department notification (Pb-N). Window replacement shall be performed by properly certified personnel and requires a Milwaukee Health Department Permit (Pb-A).YESNO 7 South Entry - Storm Door: Replace the existing storm door with a new aluminum storm door. New storm door is to be half-glass, with an operable window and screen, closer, and protector chain. Color: white. CV, 8 Alarms: Install a combination smoke/CO alarm in the basement and first floor. All alarms shall be sealed battery, 10 year lithium ion units. 9 Stair Handrail - Re-Install: Re- install the existing handrail to the basement. Relocate the support brackets so that they are attached directly into the studs. 10 Chimney Seals: A.) Seal the decorative "pie-pan" metal hole cover the chimney masonry with high-temperature caulking. B.) Seal the cracks in the mortar patch around the water heater vent-duct, where it connects to the chimney

Single-Family Homes, Renovation.

Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Demolition, Selective Demolition, Selective Interior Demolition.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Ceilings, Flooring, Painting and Coating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting.