Explanation
Background
This legislation authorizes the Director of Development to enter into a service contract with Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding LLC for the Division of Housing’s Roof Replacement Program, in an amount up to $100,000.00; requests that Columbus City Council waive the provisions of Columbus City Codes Sections 111.14 and 329.09 for the Roof Replacement Program; and authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements, including modifications if necessary, with homeowner participants in the Roof Replacement Program if the total grant amount is greater than $5,000.00, all without having to return to City Council for each project under the Roof Replacement Program.
The department advertised RFQ028880 on Vendor Services and Bonfire seeking contractors to provide roof replacement services for the Roof Replacement Program. The effort was advertised from October 4, 2024, to October 25, 2024. The department notified 158 registered vendors and three (3) bids were received.
The Director of the Department of Development requests to enter into contract with the three lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidders as multiple contractors are needed for this program. Each contract will be under a separate ordinance.
Offeror MWBE Status Evaluation Subcontractor
Freedom Roofing Windows and Siding LLC not registered contract no
Mann Roofing Construction, LLC MBE contract no
Revere Roofing Company not registered contract yes
The Roof Replacement Program is a home repair program operated by the Division of Housing. The program was established to assist low and moderate-income homeowners with replacement of roof and roof elements that constitute a critical condition, and when such condition is not corrected, could cause the homeowner to vacate their home.
The Roof Replacement Program requires two different types of agreements: a grant agreement with the participant homeowner and a contract with the contrac...
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