Edison Impact Hub Abatement and Demolition

The City of Phoenix is seeking a qualified contractor to provide construction services for the project listed below. The Edison Impact Hub is a historic preservation of a vacant commercial structure owned and managed by the City of Phoenix Housing Department. The property sits on 4.98 acres and is located at 1855 E. Garfield, Phoenix, AZ 85006. The property consists of a 38,970 SF office building and an 1,198 SF garage/workshop. The property was constructed in 1941 with additions constructed in the 1960's. The demolition scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the complete removal of the western addition (approximately 20,000 SF), exterior non-original walls, selective interior demolition to remove interior walls, furring, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, data/telecom, mechanical equipment, drop ceilings, ceiling tiles, finishes, doors and demolition of site improvements including asphalt, sidewalks, ramps, steps, guardrails, fencing (perimeter fencing to remain) a carport structure, lighting, electrical equipment, and landscaping. The contractor will need to board up any exterior openings created by the demolition. Additionally, the scope of work also includes removal and disposal of furniture including, but not limited to desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, bookshelves, office supplies, etc. Additionally, scope of work includes abatement of asbestos and lead based paint identified in the Asbestos & Lead-Based Paint Survey Report by Partner Engineering and Science dated March 4, 2021, the XRF Lead-Based Paint Inspection Report and Findings Report by Adams and Wendt dated February 28th, 2023, and the Updated Asbestos Inspection Report of Findings by Adams and Wendt dated March 2, 2023. The roof covering and windows for the original 1940's structure will be removed by another contractor at a later date and are not part of the scope of work for this project. This is a federal-aid project. The prevailing basic hourly wage rates and fringe benefit payments, as determined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act, shall be the minimum wages paid to the described classes of laborers and mechanics employed or working on the site to perform the contract. This project will utilize federal funds and is subject to the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 and the U.S. Department of Transportation DBE Program. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 3 requirements apply. The contractor must take all necessary affirmative steps to ensure that minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. No goal has been established for this project. The City of Phoenix, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252.42 U.S.C. 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder or all bids will be rejected, as soon as practicable after the date of opening bids. The City of Phoenix will provide reasonable accommodations for alternate formats of the bid packet by calling Annette Perez, Contracts Specialist at (602) 534-1423 or calling TTY 711. Requests will only be honored if made within the first week of the advertising period. Please allow a minimum of seven calendar days for production. Questions pertaining to process or contract issues should be directed to Annette Perez, Contracts Specialist at (602) 534-1423 or annette.perez@phoenix.gov. Neither the Engineer nor the City of Phoenix shall be held responsible for any oral instructions. Any changes to the plans and specifications will be in the form of an addendum. All addenda will be posted Electronically. For additional information prior to submitting your bid, contact: Plans, Technical/Special Provisions, Proposal or Specifications: NAME: Annette Perez, Design and Construction Procurement ADDRESS: 200 W. Washington Street, 5th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611 PHONE: (602) 534-1423 E-MAIL: annette.perez@phoenix.gov Federal Labor Standards/Davis-Bacon and related Acts contact Labor and Compliance Office: NAME: Alex Rivera III, Compliance Project Manager, Housing PHONE: (602) 262-6017 E-MAIL: alex.rivera.iii@phoenix.gov All questions regarding the plans and specifications must be received (in writing) at a minimum seven calendar days prior to bid opening. Questions received after that time may not be given any consideration. Bidders must submit a properly completed proposal guarantee in the form of certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond on the form provided, for an amount not less than ten percent of the total amount bid included in the proposal as a guarantee that the contractor will enter into a contract to perform the proposal in accordance with the plans and specifications. Surety bonds submitted for this project shall be provided by a company which has been rated "A- or better for the prior four quarters" by the A.M. Best Company. A bid will be deemed nonresponsive if not accompanied by this guarantee. The surety bond shall be executed solely by a surety company or companies holding a certificate of authority to transact surety business in the State of Arizona, issued by the Director of the Department of Insurance pursuant to Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 1. The surety bond shall not be executed by an individual surety or sureties even if the requirements of Section 7-101 are satisfied. The certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond will be returned to the contractors whose proposals are not accepted, and to the successful contractor upon the execution of a satisfactory bond and contract. When providing a Surety Bond, failure to provide an "A- or better for the prior four quarters" bond will result in bid rejection. Prior to the execution of a contract, the successful bidder must provide a performance bond and a labor and material bond, each in an amount equal to the full amount of the contract. Each such bond shall be executed by a surety company or companies holding a certificate of authority to transact surety business in the State of Arizona issued by the Director of the Department of Insurance. A copy of the Certificate of Authority shall accompany the bonds. The Certificate shall have been issued or updated within two years prior to the execution of the Contract. The bonds shall be made payable and acceptable to the City of Phoenix Bid Opening - Bids will be read on 5th Floor, Room 5 West Phoenix City Hall 200 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611 AH20300003-1

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Special Procedures, Environmental Procedures.
Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Environmental Assessment, Hazardous Material Assessment, Site Remediation, Asbestos Remediation.