The City of Laredo has established a local vendor preference ordinance 2018-O-175. All informal and formal Requests for bids for contracts will be evaluated with a 5% preference for local vendors. CLARIFICATION OR OBJECTION TO BID SPECIFICATIONS If any person contemplating submitting a bid for this contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of the specifications, or other bid documents or any part thereof, they may submit to the City Purchasing Agent on or before seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled bid deadline a request for clarification which must be submitted in writing through email seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date for opening to: CITY OF LAREDO PURCHASING AGENT Miguel A. Pescador 5512 Thomas Ave, Laredo, TX 78041 mpescador@ci.laredo.tx.us or Questions & Responses section on Cit-E-Bid system. Any vendor submitting questions shall make reference to a specific bid number, section, page and item of this solicitation. In case there are changes, additions, and/or edits to the original scope of work, and addendum will be issued by the purchasing agent to all vendors through Cit-E-Bid system under Questions and Responses section to clarify any inquiries. The City will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the proposed bid made or given prior to the bid opening or award of contract. SUMMARY: The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the existing premises to meet code standards. Work shall include but is not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, smoke alarms, walk-in shower, windows, tape and float, wall patching, paint, doors not operable and in bad condition replacement. Work shall include, but is not limited to, demolition and removal of debris. This project is approximately 1159 square feet building area in size. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: All work shall comply with the Department of Community Development /Municipal Housing general requirements. Work specifications shall comply with all building codes currently adopted by City of Laredo. Contractor shall keep job site clean, safe, and in an orderly manner. Contractor will be solely responsible for obtaining and paying for all required city permits, requests for construction progress inspections, and final inspections of this project. Contractor shall familiarize himself/herself with the scope of the project, existing conditions, and proposed improvements to the project. No additional compensation will be given to the Contractor for failure to visit the job site and familiarize himself/herself with the project as noted above. The Contractor is responsible for the project location as well as his workforce, subcontractors, and all others associated with the work to be performed on the project. The Contractor shall furnish all new materials, where required, which are to match existing materials in size, thickness, texture, finish, design, and value. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages caused to the Owner's property during the construction operations. The contractor shall make sure that all existing items and systems in the home, and improvements to be made, are in complete working order upon completion of the project. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete this project. The contractor shall provide a written warranty of one year on all materials and workmanship to the Owner and to the Community Development Department / Municipal Housing upon completion of project. Contractor shall provide all required color samples to the Owner for selection.