Residential Weatherization Installation Services

The Kent County Purchasing Division is soliciting proposals for Weatherization Services. Kent County Community Action (the Agency) is a public government organization that operates/administers a Weatherization (Wx) program in Kent County. The U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) will reduce energy consumption for households of low-income by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. The certified Energy Auditors will use computerized energy audits and advanced diagnostic equipment to determine the most cost-effective measures appropriate for each home. The certified Weatherization and Mechanical Contractors will install the designated measures. The certified Quality Control Inspectors will use diagnostic equipment to inspect the contracted work for quality workmanship and completeness; and will administer customer satisfaction surveys. Kent County residents who are homeowners or renters may apply for the program on a first-come, firstserved basis. Renters must have the written permission from the Landlord/Homeowner in the form of a Landlord Contract when applying for the program, which is administered by the Agency. Customers must apply for assistance and qualify according to program guidelines. Once eligibility is determined the customer will be placed in line for the energy audit. An energy audit is completed using the National Energy Audit Tool (NEAT) to determine any existing energy measures and to propose energy measures to be installed. All measures must meet a Savings to Investment Ratio (SIR). Weatherization work begins once an Energy Audit is performed (excluding deferrals). A work order for measures will be issued based on the results of the NEAT audit. All Health & Safety issues must be corrected before other measures of Weatherization work can be started. A pre-submission conference will not be held for this solicitation. If additional information is needed, please utilize the Inquiries link posted with the Solicitation The Contractor agrees that time is of the essence and that all work shall be completed within thirty (30) days of issuance of the Preliminary Award Notice, and for each calendar day after the expiration of such thirty (30) day period that the work is not completed, Contractor shall be liable for liquidated damages of $50.00 per day which shall be deducted from County's payment to Contractor. Extensions of time for completion of work may be permitted provided that written request for extension detailing the reasons therefore are received and accepted by the County prior to the expiration of the initial thirty (30) day period

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Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.