The successful bidder shall be responsible for the construction of a Single-Family Housing Development and Public Facilities Improvements located at 244 Ledford Street. The proposed development shall consist of four (4) Single-Family homes. The project area for each of the SingleFamily dwellings will range from 1,277 square feet up to 1,408 square feet. In addition, there are small porches on each building, as well as small patios or stoops. The buildings are to be wood frame construction with pre-engineered wood roof and floor trusses. Exterior materials are to be Hardiplank exterior siding and architectural fiberglass shingle roof. Windows will be single hung vinyl with vinyl shutters. Interior finishes will consist of gypsum board walls and ceilings. Floor finishes will include vinyl and carpet. Kitchen and bath cabinets are to be painted with laminated counter tops. Exterior doors are to be insulated steel or fiberglass, and interior doors are to be hollow core. The successful bidder shall provide all furniture, fixtures, and equipment as shown on the architectural plans titled King Street Cottage, Calhoun, and Penn Village. The project must meet all requirements of the International Building Code and the Georgia Accessibility Code. This construction shall be completed in accordance with local building codes, written specifications, and design drawings. Georgia Law requires Single-Family affordable housing projects awarded state or federal funds and constructed for individuals and families of low and very low incomes be constructed to be accessible (O.C.G.A. §8-3-172). Successful bidder must agree to adhere to “Visitability” requirements as defined in the bid packet. Each of the homes constructed will meet energy-standards such as Earth Craft™, Georgia Power Good Cents Home™, or other similar standards applicable to the style or type of construction, to the greatest extent possible. All Universal Design Features must be completed as per architectural plans.
