135 E. Maumee St. Adrian, Michigan 49221
Request for Bid Proposals
DUE: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
General Contractor for MSHDA Home Repair Program Grant Projects
Bid proposals will be received by the City of Adrian for a General Contractor to oversee projects
determined necessary by the Building Inspector for up to 25 properties appearing on the City's
list of approved homes through MSHDA.
Electronic bids will NOT be accepted.
Bids must clearly state on the outside of the sealed envelope:
“General Contractor – MSHDA Home Repair Grant Program.”
The bidder agrees that if the City accepts the proposal, the bidder will, within 10 consecutive
calendar days after receiving notice of acceptance, enter into a contract with the City, the
homeowner, and MSHDA.
Contractor Requirements
The bid proposal shall include the following:
Licensing & Location
Contractor must be licensed, residing in, and have their principal place of business
located in Lenawee County, Michigan.
Contractor must possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE Code, or unique business
name that is registered through SAM.
Contractor can utilize licensed subcontractors to complete work. Subcontractors must
also be checked against the SAM.gov exclusion list, unless the subcontractor solely
provides materials, or non-construction services.
Materials & Standards
All materials must be new
Contractor will provide all materials, equipment, and labor required to perform all work
described in the bid specifications.
All materials and workmanship must comply with:
Construction Rehabilitation Standard Book
International Property Maintenance Code
Michigan Energy Code
Permits & Codes
Contractor must obtain all required work permits and schedule all inspections.
All work must conform to local codes and ordinances, whether or not specifically stated.
Insurance Requirements
Provide evidence of Comprehensive Public Liability Insurance:
$300,000 for bodily injury (including death)
$100,000 for property damage
Provide evidence of Workers’ Compensation Insurance where applicable.
Sole Proprietors must provide a Statement of Sole Proprietorship.
Inquiries
All homes on the approved list will be inspected and documented.
Inquiries should be directed to:
Lori Morgan
Mckenna (Third Party Administrator)
235 E. Main St. #105
Northville, MI 48167
Email: lmorgan@mcka.com
Instructions to Bidders
Signatures
Proposals must be signed by an authorized owner or officer.
Partnerships: signed by one partner with the partnership name.
Corporations: signed with corporate name and title of authorized signer.
Improper or unsigned documents may be rejected.
Deadline
Proposals must be received before the specified bid opening date and time.
Legibility
Illegible bids or those with erasures/corrections may be rejected.
Submission Address
Mail or deliver proposals to:
City of Adrian – Purchasing Office
135 East Maumee Street
Adrian, MI 49221
Payments to Contractors
The City of Adrian may disburse contract funds as follows:
Final payment will be released approximately 14 days after final acceptance of all completed
work and submission of:
Final inspection by Housing Inspector is completed, which must be completed following
any necessary County inspections.
Inspector verifies all work meets specifications.
Inspector provides signed reports to the City of Adrian.
All subcontractor lien waivers.
Contractor’s Final Invoice Release of Claims & Warranty.
The City of Adrian is authorized to issue draws based on inspection results and work
progress.
No deposits or upfront payments will be granted. Payments will be made only after work
has been completed and inspected.
Work Performance Requirements
Work must begin within 15 days of signing the Proceed to Work Order.
Contractor must notify the City of Adrian of any issues during construction.
All change orders exceeding 10% of project cost must be approved by the City first.
Contractors working on pre-1978 homes with lead hazards must have appropriate lead-safe
training or certification.
Lead and asbestos abatement contractors must provide copies of required licenses and
certificates. Qualified contractors are permitted to conduct lead abatement in-house without
involving a subcontractor.
Uncompleted work due to contractor fault may result in:
Additional inspection fees
Withholding twice the cost of incomplete items
Contractors are responsible for repairing any landscaping damage caused by their work.
Contractors may be removed from bidding if they fail to respond for 6 months.
Poor workmanship may result in removal; reinstatement must be requested.
Final inspection occurs only after submission of the Work Completion Statement.
Contractors must obtain and schedule required building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical
inspections.
Scope of Work
Each property may receive up to $20,000.
Eligible costs include interior and exterior improvements to meet code requirements, such as:
Roof repair/replacement
Concrete/asphalt/masonry repair
Hazard tree removal
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC repairs
Waterproofing & foundation repairs
Insulation
Window/door replacement
Accessibility modifications
Lead remediation
Interior finishes and flooring
Excludes: cosmetic-only upgrades, luxury items, or non-standard features.
Please review the attached appendix from MSHDA’s Residential Housing Rehabilitation
Standards
The scope of work for each property will be determined after the Housing Inspector’s initial
inspection. Safety-related work will be prioritized.
A detailed scope will be attached for each property at the time bids are requested.
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