All questions for this solicitation must ne received in writing before Thursday, August 3, 2023 All questions will be answered in an addendum. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the Rochester Housing Authority or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety company listed on US Treasury Circular 570, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid shall be submitted with each bid more than One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000). For all construction contracts exceeding $150,000, the successful bidder shall be required to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond & a Payment Bond each for 100% of the contract price (Surety company must be listed on the US Treasury Circular 570 as a certified company), or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit covering 25% of the work, or a 20% cash escrow of the contract price. The Rochester Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids for any reason or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after bid opening without the express consent of the Rochester Housing Authority. Summary of Scope: The project generally consists of the removal and replacement of wooden porches with new pressure treated structure and composite decking and vinyl railing systems. Each site is unique and may also include concrete and asphalt paving work, as described in the drawings and specification, summarized as: A. Demolition of the existing wooden porches and railings including allsub-structure. B. Some existing foundations and piers are to remain while others are removed and replaced as noted on the drawings. C. Install new pressure treated sub-structure. D. Install new pressure treated columns with column wraps to support the existing roof where indicated. E. Install new pressure treated railing posts with vinyl post covers. F. Install new composite stair and deck design. G. Install new vinyl railing system. H. Install new concrete walkways, flatwork and stairs asindicated. I. Access to each unit is to be maintained at all times. Provide code compliant temporary stairs or ramps as required for tenant access. 4. The requirements described in the Sections of Division 1 shall apply to the Work described in all other Divisions. 5. The Work shall be implemented under Three Single Prime contracts. D. Other Requirements Integral to the Contract: