Request for Proposals for Minor Exterior Home Repair Program for Seniors

Request for Proposals for Minor Exterior Home Repair Program for Seniors

Issued by Employment Connection
About the Minor Exterior Home Repair Program for Seniors
The Minor Exterior Home Repair Program for Seniors is a nonprofit-public partnership between Employment Connection and the Community Development Administration (CDA). The program assists low-income homeowners who own and occupy their homes in the City of St. Louis. Designed to help homeowners stay in their homes, the program preserves the vitality of dwellings by making code, health, and other safety repairs.

About Employment Connection
Employment Connection is a nonprofit St. Louis community asset that breaks down barriers to self-sufficiency for individuals with limited opportunities, including the homeless, ex-offenders, U.S. veterans, high school dropouts, women on welfare, and at-risk youth.

Offering more than just a job, Employment Connection provides valuable resources, training, and support to inspire and empower clients to change their circumstances and become employed.

About CDA
The Community Development Administration (“CDA”) promotes neighborhood growth and stabilization through community development and the production of new and rehabilitated housing, especially for low- and moderate-income people.

Contractor Information
Employment Connection and CDA are looking for the following qualified contractors to do the following work:

Seasonal exterior maintenance:

1. Lawn Mowing
2. Snow Removal
3. Salting
4. Vegetation removal
5. Bush Trimming
6. Leaf Removal
7. Light Debris Removal and Disposal
8. Heavy Debris Removal and Disposal
9. Gutter Cleaning

Minor Home Repair:

1. Code Violation abatement
2. Installation of house numbers (replace or add)
3. Gutter Cleaning
4. Removal of open storage
5. Weatherization (defined as air sealing to reduce infiltration, replacement of air filters, sidewall insulation, floor and foundation insulation, pipe or duct insulation)
6. Tree trimming (when hazardous or limbs on/or approaching the house or garage)

Before and after photos of each maintenance/repair item will be required to be submitted by Contractor with invoicing.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, disability, or national origin in the administration of the program. CDA is an equal opportunity Agency. We actively encourage the submission of proposals from disadvantaged business enterprises and companies owned by minorities, women, immigrants, and veterans.

Applications
Applications are attached as part of this RFP and should include the following information:

1. A demonstrated history of quality work on related projects.
2. If applicable, identify any experience(s) working with the City of St. Louis.

Selection Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed for inclusion on a list of potential contractors to be utilized on an as-needed basis (the “Qualified List”). Final selection of firms for the Qualified List will be made based on the following criteria:

1. Qualifications, expertise, and experience in providing similar services
2. Availability and approach to providing services
3. Current or the ability to secure Comprehensive Public Liability Insurance: General Liability, for each occurrence, at least $300,000.00
4. Current or the ability to secure Workers' Compensation and Employers’ Liability as set for the State of Missouri.
5. Current or the ability to secure Automobile Insurance for contractor’s vehicles on the job site at full coverage
6. Contractors must have a current City business license
7. Contractors must be current on payment of City taxes

Submission of Responses
RFP submissions are due by June 6, 2024, by 5 pm CDT. Questions about this RFP should be sent by email to khenissiu@employmentstl.org or can be answered by phone at (314) 333-5607.

This contract may be financed (in part) (wholly) through an allocation of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the U. S. Department of the Treasury and the City of St. Louis' Community Development Administration.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Electronic submissions can be sent via the form below. You may also email a completed PDF application to khenissiu@employmentstl.org. Hard copy applications should be delivered to Umi Khenissi at the address below:

Employment Connection
ATTN: Minor Exterior Home Repair Program for Seniors
2838 Market St.
Saint Louis, Missouri 63103
Office: (314) 333-5607

The PDF application can be found at this link.
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Please list the names and addresses of 3 locations where you've recently worked. Include name, address, email, and telephone of each reference listed.
Bid Items: Seasonal Exterior Maintenance

List cost per item per occurrence
Lawn mowing
Snow removal
Salting
Vegetation removal
Bush trimming
Leaf removal
Light debris removal and disposal
Heavy debris removal and disposal
Gutter cleaning
Bid Items: Minor Home Repair

List cost per hour for labor
Code violation abatement
Installation of house numbers (replace or add)
Removal of open storage
Weatherization (defined as air sealing to reduce infiltration, replacement of air filters, sidewall insulation, floor and foundation insulation, pipe or duct insulation)
Tree trimming (when hazardous or when limbs are on or approaching house or garage)
Certification

I/We hereby certify that the foregoing figures and the statements contained herein, submitted to obtain approval for the Senior Minor Home Repair Program(SMHRP), are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and belief. I/We have provided the above information, and certified that it is true, and have fully authorized Employment Connection to verify said information. I/We understand that approval does not guarantee work availability from the agency. Updated insurance documentation must be supplied to the agency upon approval on an annual basis. I/We also understand that the SMHRP agencies reserve the right to terminate approval based on documented poor performance, failure to pay suppliers, or failure to supply adequate insurance documentation or other applicable licenses. Furthermore, I/We agree to indemnify and hold Employment Connection, Employment Connection Board of Directors, employees, volunteers, homeowners and visitors; Community Development Administration for the City of St. Louis, free and harmless from any and all liability for injury to or death of any person, or for damage of property arising from the use and construction inside the premises by contractor or from the act or omission of any person or persons.
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Request for Proposals for Minor Exterior Home Repair Program for Seniors

Bid Items: Seasonal Exterior Maintenance

Bid Items: Minor Home Repair

Certification