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Planning Division
Development Services Department
250 Constitution Plaza, 4TH Floor
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
(860) 757-9041
FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
To: All Prospective General or Home Improvement Contractors
The City of Hartford intends to prequalify General or Home
Improvement Contractors who have experience in making facade
improvements and repairs to commercial or retail store fronts, and
renovations to common areas which are an integral part of the
commercial facade.
SELECTION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Only those Contractors prequalified through this process will be
allowed to act as the General or Home Improvement Contractor for
facade improvements in the program areas that are financed, in part,
through the Facade Improvement Program.
Each prequalified Contractor will be allowed to participate in
competitive bidding for the individual projects.
This Request for Qualifications includes specific submission
requirements. Your submission must include all requirements. Any
questions should be directed to:
Kenneth C. Anderson
City of Hartford
Planning Division
Development Services Department
250 Constitution Plaza
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
(860) 757-9041
We appreciate your interest in this program and look forward to your
submission.
Sincerely,
Roger J. O’Brien, PhD.
Director of Planning
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
1.1 The purpose of the Façade Program is to improve the appearance
and image of commercial corridors through the rehabilitation of
facades along these streets. Buildings selected for improvement must
be located within certain target areas of the designated streets.
The Facade Program will rehabilitate commercial facades in an effort
to improve the economic climate and the appearance of Hartford’s
neighborhood commercial areas. Architects design attractive, energy
efficient improvements with the approval of the property owners.
2.0 ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
Facade loans may be used for improvements to that portion of the
facade of an eligible property which is associated with the retail
or commercial use, and improvements to common areas which are an
integral part of the commercial facade. Treatments may include
restoration, rehabilitation or construction of a compatible new
storefront. Improvements to the roof or interior of a property are
not eligible improvements.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION
Only those General or Home Improvement Contractors selected as a
result of their
response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be allowed to
act as the General or
Home Improvement Contractor for any facade improvements in the
program areas that
are funded, in part, through the Facade Improvement Program.
The Contractor will enter into a two (2) party contract with the
property owner. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining
all necessary building permits and will supply all labor, material
and subcontractors to complete the project.
4.0 INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES TO GENERAL OR HOME IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACTORS
4.1 Application Deadline
All responses to this RFQ must be returned by (MM/DD/YY). Three (3) copies shall be submitted to:
Kenneth C. Anderson
Planning Division
Development Services Department
City of Hartford
250 Constitution Plaza, 4th Floor
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
4.2 Submission Detail
4.2.1 Cover Letter and Application
Each submittal must contain a completed “Contractor
Prequalification” application and a cover letter with a
statement that the prospective General or Home Improvement
Contractor accepts any terms and conditions contained in this
RFQ.
4.2.2 Staff Plan
Each application must include an identification of your work
force who will be working on the project and their particular
area of work skill, e.g. carpentry, painting, etc. Also, list
the names of suppliers and subcontractors that may work on the
individual projects. Please note that the City requires that
good faith efforts be used to employ Hartford based suppliers
and requires you to hire at least 15% Hartford certified
minority subcontractors.
4.2.3 Experience with Similar Projects
Each application must include a listing of projects of a similar
nature with which the firm(s) have had experience. In addition,
it must include a description of related experience and licenses
that your employees may possess.
4.2.4 References
Include a listing of clients for whom similar projects were or
are being completed. References should be detailed sufficiently
to allow the City to contact present and/or former clients
(Application attached).
4.2.5 Management Approach
Each submission must provide a detailed description of the
method by which the projects will be managed. Given the size of
your workforce and subcontractors, indicate how many jobs may
simultaneously be in progress at any given time. Also indicate
as the General or Home Improvement Contractor, if you will be at
the job site daily.
4.3 Selection Procedure
The Contractor Prequalification Review Committee shall review the
submissions of each General or Home Improvement Contractor.
4.4 Selection Criteria
Contractors will be prequalified based on the degree to which their
qualifications meet the following criteria:
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Understanding of the program’s
purpose and scope as evidenced by the quality of the
submission.
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Specific background and relevant
experience of the individuals who will be assigned to this
project.
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Background and experience of the
contracting company as demonstrated by projects of a similar
nature.
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Evidence of a capacity to
simultaneously carry out more than one project of the nature of
those included in this program.
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Demonstrated effectiveness of the
construction management system that will result in a timely
start and timely completion of all tasks and in a quality
product.
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Financial ability to carry out the
projects as exhibited by submitting a copy of your most current
business Tax Return. Also, a copy of a credit report or a
listing of three suppliers including their name and telephone
number.
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The required Contractor’s License as
specified in Section 7.0 of this document (Page 3).
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Ability to satisfy the minority
participation requirement (15%).
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Contractor Insurance as specified in
Section 8.0 of this document (Page 3 - 4).
5.0 PAYMENTS
All work must be approved by the Property Owner, City, Contractor,
and Architect prior to payment. Progress payments will be allowed,
however, there will be no payments “Up Front” prior to construction.
Payments are made for work that is “in-place”, inspected and
approved. No payments are made for stored materials.
6.0 DAVIS-BACON WAGE SCALES
Most projects must comply with the Davis-Bacon Wage Scales
commercial rates (prevailing wages).
7.0 CONTRACTORS LICENSE
The General or Home Improvement Contractor must submit a copy of
his/her General Contractor or Home Improvement license issued by the
State of Connecticut.
8.0 CONTRACTORS INSURANCE
The Contractor must submit a copy of their Certificate of Insurance
showing coverage for Liability and Worker’s Compensation.
The Contractor shall carry full and complete Worker’s Compensation
insurance for all of this employees and those of his subcontractors
engaged in work on the contract premises, in accordance with the
laws of Connecticut.
In addition, the Contractor shall carry
in an amount not less than $300,000 combined single limit
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including all of the
following special coverage's: Broad form property Damage, Bodily
Injury, Premises-Operations, Products Completed Operations Hazard
and Contractual Liability. The Contractor shall also carry
Automobile Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $300,000
combined single limit to cover the use of owned, non-owned and hired
vehicles. All liability insurance shall list the City of Hartford as
an additional insured. The Contractor must provide to the City of
Hartford, a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation of the insurance
coverage.
9.0 CONTRACTOR: REGISTRATION WITH CITY AND TOWN CLERK
Each Contractor must register their company name with the City and
Town Clerk’s Office and submit proof to the Façade Program Manager.
10.0 TAX STATUS FORM
Each Contractor will complete the attached “Tax Verification” form
and return it to this office.
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