Request for Proposals

Request for Qualifications: WARM ‘21 – ANC01: Closes April 5, 2021

Notice is hereby given that the Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., (RurAL CAP) Weatherization Department, is seeking Interest and Qualifications from qualified, proven, local, general contractors to provide rehabilitation/repair services to single family Mobile/Manufactured homes, weatherization services to qualified Mobile Homes, Single Family Homes, Condos and Multiplexes and accessibility upgrades to qualified homes. The qualifications will also cover a broad range of repairs to Mobile/Manufactured Homes that are owned by qualified low to moderate income owners/renters in the Municipality of Anchorage.

Those respondents who successfully respond to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and meet the qualification criteria will be included in a subsequent Request for Bids (RFB) solicitation process.

Priority will be given to qualified contractors who demonstrate experience in mobile/manufactured and single family home repairs. Priority will be given to contractors whose qualifications demonstrate experience in weatherization measures such as blower door testing, pressure diagnostics, combustion safety diagnostics, air sealing, insulation of basements, walls and attics, door and window replacement, repair or replacement of stairs and porches. Qualified contractors should also have experience in, EPDM roofing, insulated skirting, leveling, water heater and furnace replacement, accessibility improvements such as ramps or stairs for mobile homes. Qualified contractors should also have experience accessibility upgrade work to include barrier free shower installation, wheelchair accessible ramps, bath room / kitchen upgrades, exterior ramps, interior lighting improvement and grab bar installation.

Priority may be given to contractors who prioritize the use of local union hire.

Minimum qualification and specification packages can be obtained by visiting the RurAL CAP web site or an emailed copy upon request.

Funding for the WARM program is provided through the Municipality of Anchorage.

RurAL CAP encourages small, minority and female owned companies to provide qualifications.

RFQ’s must be in accordance with the specifications and general conditions set forth in the solicitation. A copy of the RFQ is available at ruralcap.com or from the RurAL CAP Purchasing Department, telephone (907) 865-7391, or by writing Rural CAP Weatherization Department; Attn: Contracting Officer; 731 East 8th Avenue, Anchorage AK. 99501.

Sealed packages must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2021.