Avondale FMD 26-028

FMD 26-028 Emergency Board Up Services - Insurance Only

The City of Avondale, Arizona, specifically its Fire & Medical Department, has awarded a professional services agreement to Kowalski Construction, Inc., an Arizona corporation, for emergency board-up and securement services. The contract is for on-call, as-needed 24/7 emergency board-up services within the City of Avondale's approximately 47 to 48 square miles jurisdiction. Kowalski Construction, Inc. is the sole vendor mentioned and is responsible for providing all labor, tools, materials, equipment, permits, and other services necessary to secure damaged or vacant properties, including installation of plywood, tarps, temporary fencing, and caution tape. The services include securing exposed roof areas, doors, windows, and installing temporary fencing for a minimum of 14 days to prevent unauthorized entry. The contractor must respond within one hour of request with a supervisor and equipment. Pricing includes unit costs for board-up per square foot ($50.00), protective chain link fencing (6' height at $1.96/sq ft, 8' height at $2.25/sq ft), emergency service calls ($250.00 regular, $350.00 after hours), tarp ($1.21/sq ft), fence delivery and pick-up ($250.00 each), dump truck ($250.00), and painting of plywood ($150.00 flat rate). Additional items such as personal protective equipment, locks, and debris hauling are also priced. The contract term is effective until March 16, 2027, with automatic renewal options for up to four successive one-year terms, subject to City approval and funding availability. The City does not guarantee any minimum or maximum amount of services and there is no cost to the City for services rendered; the contractor recovers costs from property owners or insurance companies. The contract includes detailed insurance requirements, indemnification, safety plan compliance, and performance warranties. The contractor must maintain licenses and insurance, provide qualified personnel, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The place of performance is within the City of Avondale, Arizona. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the City to obtain similar services from other sources if necessary.

Description

The City issued an informal Request for Proposals seeking proposals from vendors for providing emergency board up services. The contract is awarded to Kowalski Construction, Inc. The project is located in Arizona, USA, and the project duration is approximately one year from March 18, 2026 to March 16, 2027. The project involves emergency board up services for insurance purposes only.

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