1.3 SCOPE OF WORK 1.3.1 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Work Description WAP work includes, but is not limited to the installation of attic, wall, and floor insulation; replacement and/or repair Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, including central systems and duct work; central and vented wall furnaces, removal of unvented space heaters; venting items to code; removal and replacement of window A/C unites; replacement of refrigerators; gas stoves and water heaters; replacement and/or repair of windows, doors or storm windows; installation of solar screens; weather-stripping, caulking, and other air infiltration reduction measures. Other items may include tub surround work, door adjustments, jamb-ups, minor roof repairs, sheetrock work, installation of gas and electrical lines, digital thermostats, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detector installation etc. The Amy Young Barrier Removal (AYBR) program allows for home modifications that increase accessibility, eliminate life-threatening hazards and correct unsafe conditions for eligible homes. Modifications include, but are not limited to ramps, grab bars, door widening, and bathroom modifications. 1.3.2 Amy Young Barrier Removal (AYBR) and Homes for Texas Heroes (H4TH) Bid Process AACOG qualifies family and home eligibility. A third-party vendor and/or AACOG conducts energy audits. AACOG issues a Scope of Work (SOW) to the contractor and a Prebid meeting is held at the project site. Contractors are required to attend the Prebid meeting. The Contractor utilizes the SOW and Prebid meeting to create the bid proposal and submit to AACOG. AACOG selects and awards the winning bid to the contractor. The AYBR and H4TH Programs General Work Specifications (Appendix A), are attached to this RFP. The AYBR and H4TH Material Installation Standards web link is in Section 1.13.13 of this RFP. 1.3.3 WAP Bid Process AACOG qualifies family and home eligibility. A third-party vendor and/or AACOG conducts energy audits. AACOG defines, creates, and assigns the work order to a contractor. Costs are determined by AACOG. 1.3.4 Work Assessment AACOG will perform the majority of work associated with assessing homes to determine eligibility for WAP programs. See Exhibit D Assessment Pricing List. Occasionally, AACOG will use third-party contractors to assess home eligibility to expedite the process. Assessment includes blower door testing, duct testing, refrigerator metering, combustion appliance zone testing, plus mandatory camera photographs of walls and anomalies
