The Housing Authority of Whatcom County is soliciting bids from qualified General Contractors for the restoration, rehabilitation, and flood mitigation of an existing 11-unit multifamily residential building known as Sumas Square.
The project generally includes lifting and elevating the existing structure, foundation and flood mitigation improvements, roof replacement, building envelope upgrades, new siding and exterior sheathing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing improvements, accessibility upgrades, interior rehabilitation, parking lot improvements, and related site work. There are eleven (11) one-bedroom residential units accessed by interior corridors and shared building entrances. The building also includes modest common areas consisting of a lobby, storage, electrical and laundry room.
This project is funded in part through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program utilizing federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All work performed on this project will be subject to the higher of the prevailing federal or state wage rates.
The Housing Authority of Whatcom County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.
The Housing Authority of Whatcom County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Small, Minority and Women-Owned firms are encouraged to submit bids.
