1. Project Overview
The Owner is soliciting proposals from qualified roofing contractors to provide a full tear-off and replacement of the existing roof system, along with new gutters and downspouts, at:
80 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
The building is an existing two-story commercial structure with a moderately gabled roof, approximately 125 feet front-to-back, 40 feet in width, a single ridge line, and one chimney. The existing roof has experienced water infiltration at multiple locations.
The intent of this RFP is to select a contractor capable of delivering a watertight, durable, and warrantable roof system for a stipulated sum.
2. Scope of Work – Roofing (Part A)
The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and services necessary to complete the following:
Filing of all appropriate permits required by authority having jurisdiction
Full removal and disposal of existing roofing materials
Inspection of existing roof decking following tear-off
Replacement of deteriorated roof decking where required (see Unit Pricing)
Installation of a new asphalt shingle roofing system
All underlayment, flashings, and accessories
Complete coverage of all roof deck area with self-adhering underlayment such as Grace Ice and Watershield, or similar.
Flashing at all penetrations, edges, and transitions, including chimney
Temporary weather protection during construction
Final cleanup and disposal of all debris
3. Roofing System Requirements
The base bid shall be for a 25-year warranted architectural asphalt shingle system, suitable for a commercial application and local climate.
Proposals shall identify:
Manufacturer and product line
Shingle type and warranty
Underlayment and ice & water shield assumptions
Flashing materials and detailing approach
Architectural Shingle Basis of Design:
Owens Corning Roofing
Duration Series
Min Class 3 Impact Rating
25 year warranty
Color - TBD
Roof system shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer requirements to maintain full warranty eligibility.
4. Existing Conditions & Assumptions
The existing roof has experienced leakage at multiple locations. Documentation of existing conditions is limited.
Proposers shall assume:
Full tear-off is required
Some degree of decking deterioration is likely
5. Deck Repair – Unit Pricing (Required)
Proposals shall include unit pricing for removal and replacement of deteriorated roof decking, expressed as a cost per square foot, to be applied only where required and authorized. Contractor is to provide a markup and estimate of the scope and extend upon discovery and before completion of required work.
Structural repairs beyond localized decking replacement (e.g., rafters, joists, trusses) are excluded from the base scope and shall be identified separately if discovered.
6. Gutters & Downspouts (Part B)
The scope includes removal and replacement of all existing gutters and downspouts.
Gutter System Requirements
5” half-round gutters
4” round downspouts minimum
Minimum of three (3) downspouts per eave, evenly spaced
Fabricated from 24-gauge factory-coated Galvalume steel
PVDF / Kynar finish, matte
All cut edges sealed per manufacturer requirements
Mixed-metal contact avoided
Gutters shall be supported with hidden hangers fastened to the fascia
Downspout locations shall be coordinated with the Owner.
7. Schedule
Proposers shall indicate:
Anticipated duration of work
Required lead times
Weather constraints
Coordination requirements
8. Contractor Insurance Requirements
8.1 Required Coverages and Limits
The Contractor shall maintain, at its sole cost and expense, insurance coverage meeting the requirements below for the duration of the Work.
At a minimum, the Contractor shall carry:
Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL)
Written on an occurrence basis
Minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Umbrella / Excess Liability Insurance
Minimum limit of $1,000,000
May be used in combination with the underlying CGL to satisfy the required limits
Must be written on a follow-form basis to the CGL policy
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Statutory limits as required by New York State
Automobile Liability Insurance
Covering owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles
Minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000
All insurance shall be issued by carriers licensed to do business in the State of New York and rated A- or better by A.M. Best.
8.2 Additional Insured Requirements
The Owner, Sleepy Hollow Long Table LLC, shall be named as Additional Insured on the Contractor’s:
Commercial General Liability policy
Umbrella / Excess Liability policy
Automobile Liability policy
Additional Insured status shall apply to claims arising out of or related to the Contractor’s work.
Additional Insured coverage may be provided by:
Blanket Additional Insured endorsement, provided such endorsement is triggered by written contract, or
Specific endorsement naming Sleepy Hollow Long Table LLC as Additional Insured
8.3 Primary, Non-Contributory, and Waiver of Subrogation
All Contractor insurance required under this RFP shall:
Be Primary and Non-Contributory with respect to any insurance maintained by the Owner
Include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the Owner, Sleepy Hollow Long Table LLC
Provide not less than thirty (30) days’ written notice to the Owner prior to cancellation, non-renewal, or material modification
8.4 New York Labor Law §§ 240 / 241 (Scaffold Law)
The Contractor’s Commercial General Liability and Umbrella / Excess Liability policies shall not contain exclusions for claims arising under New York Labor Law §§ 240 and/or 241, including height-related injury claims.
Contractors whose insurance policies exclude coverage for New York Labor Law §§ 240 and/or 241 shall be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered for award.
8.5 Proof of Insurance
Proposers shall submit:
Certificates of Insurance evidencing all required coverages
Written confirmation that the required policies do not exclude New York Labor Law §§ 240 / 241 claims
Upon request, the Contractor shall provide copies of applicable policy endorsements confirming compliance with these requirements.
9. MWBE Participation Requirements
This project is supported by funding from the New York Forward Program, which includes a Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal of thirty percent (30%) of applicable project costs, in accordance with New York State requirements.
The selected Contractor will be required to cooperate with the Owner’s efforts to achieve MWBE participation goals and to make good-faith efforts to solicit and utilize New York State–certified MWBE firms where feasible.
MWBE participation may be achieved through utilization of certified MWBE subcontractors, suppliers, or other eligible participation consistent with program guidelines and the requirement that MWBE firms perform a commercially useful function.
Proposers are encouraged to identify opportunities for participation by NYS-certified MWBE firms within their subcontracting and supply chains, including materials suppliers and other eligible goods and services.
10. Qualifications
Contractor should have a minimum of 10 years of experience removing and replacing roofs and gutters on commercial structures, and able to procure 3 references upon request.
11. Warranty Requirements
Proposals shall include:
Manufacturer’s roof system warranty (minimum 25 years)
Contractor workmanship warranty
Description of coverage and exclusions
12. Fee Structure – Stipulated Sum
Proposals shall be submitted as a Stipulated Sum inclusive of all permits, inspection (by third parties), disposal of waste, labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit.
All exclusions must be explicitly stated. Items not specifically excluded shall be deemed included.
13. Site Access
Site access prior to proposal submission may be limited. Proposers shall base their proposals on the information provided and stated assumptions.
Site Access & Laydown Area
The site has limited laydown and staging area. Access is primarily via two narrow alleys adjacent to the building and the public sidewalk. Proposers shall assume constrained material staging and shall include all logistics, protection, and coordination necessary to perform the work safely and efficiently.
14. Owner’s Rights
The Owner reserves the right to:
Reject any or all proposals
Request clarifications
Negotiate scope and pricing
Award the contract in the best interest of the project
15. Proposal Submission Requirements
Proposals shall include:
Contractor qualifications and relevant experience
Description of proposed roof system
Stipulated Sum price with unit pricing for deck repair
Schedule assumptions
Warranty information
Proof of insurance
References
16. Submission Instructions
Proposals shall be submitted electronically by 5:00pm EST March 13 to:
Louis Gruber
[email protected]
610-554-8665
Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE)
Total MWBE Goals: 30.00%