The SMHA Construction Office located on Millard Street in Schenectady, NY. The term "working days" excludes weekends and observed holidays. The same applies to any bid modification or withdrawal. Bidders are directed to review HUD-5369 "Instructions to Bidders for Contracts Public and Indian Housing Programs"-Section 5 for salient information related to mailing bids. Bids may also be hand delivered to Tony Fyvie, by appointment ONLY, at the SMHA Construction Office located at Building 9 on Millard Street in Schenectady Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 12:00pm, excluding holidays recognized by the Authority. This is done by appointment only and needs to be scheduled at least 48 hours before delivery. Contact Tony Fyvie at 518-386-7020 to schedule an appointment. Bid Security in the Form of a Certified Check, Bank Draft, Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid is required for bids over $25,000. The surety company must also be licensed to do business in the State of New York. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Attention is called to the provision for equal employment and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Project Manual. The Authority is exempt from the payment of Federal, State and Local taxes on all materials and supplies sold to the Authority pursuant to this contract and are not to be included in bids. The Authority shall supply the Contractor with copies of the Authorities Certificate of Exemption form New York State Tax per section 116A1 of the NY State Tax Law. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the opening of bids without the consent of the Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority. The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority Equal Opportunity Employer and urges Section 3 Business Concerns, Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises to participate. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Refunds are also made to all non-bidders provided Contract Documents are returned prior to date of October 12, 2023. Removal and replacement of existing roof mounted exhaust fans. Disconnection and reconnection to existing electrical and lightning protection system. Provide roof curb adapters to ensure weathertight operation of new fans. New backdraft dampers to be installed in existing ductwork. Replacement of gas fired heat exchanger in existing make up air unit. Cleaning of associated ductwork stacks within building