Avondale 258674

Emergency Board Up Services - Insurance Only

The City of Avondale, Arizona, specifically its Fire & Medical Department, awarded a professional services agreement to Kowalski Construction, Inc., an Arizona corporation, for emergency board up and securement services. The contract involves providing 24-hour, on-call emergency board-up services including securing damaged areas with plywood, tarps, and temporary fencing, as well as damage assessment and cleanup services. Kowalski Construction, Inc. is the sole vendor mentioned and is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and associated costs, with no cost to the City. Pricing includes unit costs for securing with plywood and lumber ($50 per square foot), protective chain link fencing ($1.96 to $2.25 per square foot), emergency service calls ($250 to $350 each), tarp installation ($1.21 per square foot), fence delivery and pickup ($250 each), dump truck use ($250 each), and painting plywood ($150 flat rate). The contractor must respond within one hour to emergency calls and provide services throughout the City of Avondale's approximately 47-48 square miles. The contract term is effective until March 16, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal terms possible. Unique contract requirements include the contractor's responsibility to recover costs from property owners or insurance companies, maintaining all licenses and insurance, providing a safety plan compliant with OSHA standards, and ensuring all work meets high standards with prompt correction of defects. The contractor must also provide a single point of contact available 24/7, maintain company-branded vehicles and personnel, and use City-established combination locks for securing sites. The City of Avondale is the buyer, located in Maricopa County, Arizona. The place of performance is within the City of Avondale, AZ. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the City to procure similar services from other sources if needed.

Description

The City issued an informal Request for Proposals seeking proposals from vendors for providing emergency board up services.

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