All bidders shall be aware that the successful bidder will be required to complete all necessary forms to meet YMHA and HUD requirements. Contractor will be required to submit necessary paperwork and certifications including, but not limited to, contract, notice to proceed, contractor profile form, W-9, etc. The successful bidder and subcontractors will be required to provide proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance and adequate levels of General Liability Insurance $1,000,000 and Automobile Insurance $1,000,000. YMHA shall be named as additional insured on all policies. Questions about the drawings and specifications shall be answered by Robert Chordar, TC Architects at rchordar@tcarchitects.com All questions must be asked by 5:00pm November 7, 2023 to be considered a part of the bid package. As indicated on Form HUD-5369, if applicable, a bid bond or certified check for 10% of total bid will be held until contract is entered into. Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to 100% of contract amount shall be obtained by successful bidder prior to contract signing. Bid and Contract Bond must be certified by surety broker and must be registered and approved by the State of Ohio. This contract does require compliance with Davis-Bacon Regulations. Refer to HUD-5370 and two wage determinations in spec. YMHA reserves the right to review and rate the qualifications, experience, bid history, and past performance of the bidders under their current and past operating names, regardless of low bid. YMHA reserves the right to waive informalities in bidding and reject any, and all bids. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening without documentation and the consent of YMHA. All sub-contractors, if any, must be approved in writing by YMHA prior to working on site. Sub-contractor request shall include all forms and insurance requirements as required of the general contractor. YMHA has a goal to award 25% of all contracts to disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs). Firms including sub-contractors debarred from participating when federal funds are involved cannot participate and will not be considered for contract award. No member, officer or employee of the local authority during his tenure or for one year thereafter shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this contract or the proceeds thereof. Amedia Plaza 131 W Boardman Street Youngstown, Ohio 44503 Gutknecht Towers 110 E. Wood Street Youngstown, Ohio 44503 Kirwan Homes 101 Jackson Street Campbell, Ohio 44405 Lowellville Park Apartments 810 W. Wood Street Lowellville, Ohio 44436 Norton Manor 1400 Springdale Avenue Youngstown, Ohio 44505 Rockford Village 585 Poland Avenue Struthers, Ohio 44471 Struthers Manor 585 Poland Avenue Struthers, Ohio 44471 Vasu Manor 137 Roosevelt Drive Campbell, Ohio 44405