RFP-6451 - Weatherization Program General Contracting for Residential Homes

Summary of Specifications:
The Washtenaw County Weatherization Program is soliciting proposals from private contractors to provide weatherization services to clients of Washtenaw County. The program is financed by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Michigan Public Service Commission, and administered by the Michigan Department of Human Services. 

Weatherization consists of ceiling, sidewall, and foundation insulation, addressing air infiltration and making some minor repairs. 

Washtenaw County’s Weatherization program is stringently monitored by Michigan Department of Human Services Weatherization Division. Labor and material technical requirements that must be followed are detailed in the Department of Human Services ‘Weatherization Field Manual’ and the newer ‘Technical Policies Manual’. All materials supplied and installed must be in compliance with these requirements stated in these Manuals. Copies of these Manuals are available upon request. 

Washtenaw County Weatherization program has established unit costs for construction measures based on costs provided by prospective contractor bids provided a year ago in a previous bid. The amount of work assigned to any one contractor will be determined through negotiations between the agency and the contractor and based on the capacity of the contractor to produce quality work in a timely manner. The agency intends to issue contracts only to those contractors willing and able to perform the Weatherization construction measures as outlined in this document.