NOTICE TO BIDDERS Burlington Roof Replacement Grant REHABILITATION PROJECTS

Description: Sealed bids are invited for the Burlington Roof Replacement Grant rehabilitation projects. Sealed bids for the work comprising the improvement must be filed before 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at the City of Burlington, 400 Washington, Burlington, IA 52601. Sealed proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 10:01 AM, Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at the City of Burlington, 400 Washington, Burlington, IA 52601. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission, as administrative agent for the Burlington Roof Replacement Grant, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Work on the improvement shall be commenced immediately upon approval of the contract by the SEIRPC and within seven (7) days from the date specified on the Proceed Order. Proceed Order Start Date may be flexible. Copies of the contract documents are available at the project, can be viewed or downloaded from the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission, or picked up at City of Burlington, 400 Washington, Burlington, IA 52601 or Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission, 211 N Gear Ave, Suite 100, West Burlington, IA. The general nature of the public improvement is rehabilitation of buildings, structures and sites in accordance with rehabilitation standards and the contract documents. Projects will be awarded individually. Women- and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. (From Memorandum dated November 02, 2026) This project is funded by a Community Development Block Grant (HUD). All bids must be completed in permanent ink. All contractors must be registered with Iowa Workforce Development and carry workers' compensation insurance on employees. All bid submittals must include a completed bid packet with all costs identified and a signed non-collusion statement, and a security check of 5% of the project. Before award, the winning bidder must provide a certificate of insurance showing SEIRPC or the City as additional insured (liability and workers' compensation), must have a UEI number (register via SAM.gov), and must provide a copy of Iowa Department of Public Health Lead Safe Renovators Certificate if applicable. Bid amount will be publicly recorded as the amount written on the bid request cover sheet. Bids are valid for 60 days. Contact for questions or protests: Jack Swarm, Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission, phone 319-753-4316, email jswarm@seirpc.com. Scope and work items (example for Project HTF-26-036, Jeremy Graves, 625 Hedge Ave., Burlington, IA 52601) include complete roof tear-off and reroofing with new sheathing and laminated architectural shingles (30-year warranty) and appropriate products for low-slope areas; replacement of gutters and downspouts (5" K-Type or ogee, seamless, .027" or thicker aluminum); installation of new aluminum soffit and fascia; interim control for lead-based paint work performed by Iowa-licensed lead abatement contractor or worker; radon mitigation (active system installed by Iowa-credentialed radon professional with post-installation testing); and compliance with HUD, EPA, Iowa, ASTM and ANSI/AARST standards where applicable. Contractors are responsible for permits, inspections, disposal of old materials, protection of landscaping and house exterior, and providing manufacturer instructions and warranties to homeowner. Bid forms list unit quantities for contractor estimating and require completion of all bid form blanks.