The work to be performed consists of: Replacement of existing windows with new vinyl windows. Work includes providing all items, articles, materials, operations or methods herein listed, mentioned or scheduled on the Project Documents and / or herein, including all labor, materials, equipment, services and incidentals as necessary for their completion. Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunity and to payment of not less than minimum salaries and wages, as set forth in the specifications. Any prevailing wage rate (including basic hourly rate and any fringe benefits) determined under state or tribal law to be employed under this contract, is inapplicable to the contract, and shall not be enforced against the contractor or any subcontractor with respect to employees engaged under the contract whenever the following occurs: A. Such non-federal prevailing wage rate exceeds: 1. The applicable wage rate determined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis- Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a et seq.) to the prevailing in the locality with respect to such trade; 2. An applicable apprentice wage rate based thereon specified in an apprenticeship program registered with the Department of Labor of DOL-recognized state apprenticeship agency; or 3. An applicable trainee wage rate based thereon specified in a DOL-certified trainee program; Such non-federal prevailing wage rate, exclusive of any fringe benefits, exceeds the applicable wage rate determined by the Secretary of HUD to be prevailing in the locality with respect to such trade or position. Notice this project is Public Housing constructed before 1978 and is subject section 401 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and requires all General Contractors and their firms to be certified as a "Certified Renovator" by completing an EPA or authorized state approved training course conducted by an EPA or State-accredited training provider. Evidence must be submitted with the bid showing this certification for the bid to be accepted and read. Any contractor who fails to submit this documentation will be disqualified and their bid not read. For information contact National Lead Information Center at 800-424-5323. The following appropriate bid documents shall be attached to each bid. Failure to include any of these items will result in the bid being marked as unresponsive. 1. Representations and Certifications 2. Non-Collusive Affidavit 3. Previous Participation Certificate, HUD Form 2530 4. Form of Bid Bond 5. List of Subcontractors 6. Section 3 Plan Mate The Housing Authority of Central City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the