DESCRIPTION OF WORK Project work involves relocation of the house from Muskegon Public Schools'-owned property at 1292 Jefferson Street to a City-owned vacant lot at 382 W. Muskegon Avenue. The project also involves site preparation, disconnection from an existing breezeway, construction of new foundation walls, and may include removal of some building additions if deemed necessary for the move. Items to be handled by the City of Muskegon include utility disconnections, police escort, wire raising, security fencing, sidewalk replacement, tree trimming and item removal/reinstallation along route. These costs are not to be included in submitted proposals. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Proposals shall include all preparation work necessary to stabilize the house, lift the house, clearly separating it from the existing foundation. The house shall then be moved, positioned over completed excavation, with footings. After foundation walls are complete, the Contractor shall lower the house on to the new foundation. When the house is in its final location and position, all moving equipment shall be removed from the site. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Excavation for a new basement at 382 W. Muskegon Avenue. - Construction of a new masonry or poured cement foundation and floor at 382 W. Muskegon Avenue to the following specifications: o 10' basement ceilings with the portion of the foundation above grade to match that found on the surrounding houses. o One basement egress window and four daylit openings. o Insulate and backfill the new foundation, compacting and spreading to finished grade. - Disconnect the house from the existing breezeway at 1292 Jefferson Street. - Once the house has been moved from the site, cap the sewer at 1292 Jefferson Street. - All permitting is to be compliant with Chapter 10, Article V of the Muskegon City Code of Ordinances (attached) excluding those items specified as being the responsibility of the City in the Description of Work of this Request for Proposals. o Obtain a Movers License from the City of Muskegon Clerk's Office and ensure that all work is done in compliance with Chapter 10, Article V, Section 10-221 of the Muskegon City Code of Ordinances prior to beginning work. o Obtain any necessary building, moving, and demolition permits from the City of Muskegon Building Inspections Department prior to beginning work. REQUESTED INFORMATION Proposals must clearly state the name, address, phone number, and email address of the Contractor. The Contractor shall submit evidence of sufficient insurance to cover the value of the building and liability insurance covering accidental occurrences. Complete proposals will also include the following information: - Total cost estimate for all services provided - Company history and experience - Examples of similar, previous work Staff anticipates presenting a services contract award to the City Commission at their August 22, 2023 meeting. The City Commission may give preference to vendors paying Davis Bacon wages on other projects by awarding contracts when the lowest qualified prevailing wage bid/price is within 1% or less of the lowest qualified non-prevailing wage bid. When applicable, the 1% preference can be added to the local preference up to a 3% or $100,000 differential, whichever is less. The project shall require a performance bond from the successful bidder for the full amount of the contract. This bond will be written in such a manner to ensure satisfactory completion of the project. The bond shall be in effect for one full year after completion of the project. The bond will be released only after the project is properly completed and one year has elapsed. The City of Muskegon reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposals