Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1.3 Construction Repair Services It is anticipated that homes eligible for residential construction repair services will require an array of repairs or replacements ranging from minor to major construction. Respondent shall be capable of performing, at a minimum, the following rehabilitation or reconstruction services for assigned residential dwellings in some or all of the zones specified in Section 2.1.2 of this Solicitation: a) Damage Assessments • Develop a thorough scope of necessary repairs using a GLO-prescribed form. b) Structural Repair and Reconstruction • Demolition of existing structures; • Foundation leveling, repair, and/or elevation; • Site preparation; • Structural damage repair; and • Construction of new residential structures in accordance with all applicable local and state codes and standards as well as the specified Green Standard. c) Interior of dwelling • Demolish, remove, and properly dispose of debris; • Clean and sanitize damaged materials; • Repair and/or replace interior wall cover, including drywall; • Repair and/or replace flooring, subfloor and/or floor covering; • Repair and/or replace drywall; • Repair and/or replace rough and trim carpentry; • Repair and/or replace interior doors; • Repair and/or replace cabinets; • Repair and/or replace bathroom vanity; • Repair and/or replace bathroom exhaust fan; • Surface preparation and painting; • Replace essential appliances; • Perform lead-based paint mitigation; and • Perform asbestos mitigation; and • Perform mold mitigation. d) Exterior of dwelling • Demolish, remove, and properly dispose of debris; • Repair and/or replace windows; • Repair and/or replace exterior doors; • Replace ceiling/wall insulation; • Repair and/or replace siding/veneer; • Repair and/or replace roof and attendant damage; • Surface preparation and painting; • Perform any required repairs to the building envelope; and • Perform lead-based paint, mold, and/or asbestos mitigation, as necessary. All repairs made to the exterior of a dwelling must meet Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) windstorm inspection requirements, available on the TDI website at https://www.tdi.texas.gov/wind/index.html, if applicable. e) Electrical/HVAC Repair, install, and/or replace: • Exterior electrical work, including weather, head, cable, and meter; • Wiring; • Electric panel: minimum 100-amp main breaker-18 circuit; 200-amp main breaker-40 circuit, as delegated by the GLO; • Outlets or switches; • Central air conditioner; • Furnace; • Duct work; • Smoke detector(s); • Carbon monoxide detector(s); and • Light fixtures. f) Plumbing Repair, install, and/or replace: • Water heater; • Water lines; • Well pump; • Pressure tank; • Contaminated water supply; • Septic tank; • Distribution box; • Drain field; • Sewer lines; • Gas lines; • Sump pump; • Kitchen sink; • Bathroom sink; • Faucets; • Tub; • Fiberglass shower; and • Tank and toilet g) Accessibility Related Requirements Repair, install, and/or replace: • Grab bars around toilet, tub, shower stall, and shower seat; • Ramp(s); • ADA-compliant thresholds, interior and exterior; • ADA-compliant toilets; • Faucet with single-lever faucet controls; • Lever-type doorknobs and handles; • Single-push door locks; • Drawers and cabinets with D-loop or other easy-to-use handle pulls; and • Low-pile carpet or smooth anti-slip flooring.
