Opportunity
Foster City Municode #RFP for Rehabilitation of City-Owned Residential EUPP Property
General Contractor Sought for Rehabilitation of City-Owned Home at 398 Chesapeake Avenue
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
September 12, 2026
Identifier
RFP for Rehabilitation of City-Owned Residential EUPP Property
NAICS
236118
The City of Foster City is seeking qualified general contractors to rehabilitate a city-owned single-family home at 398 Chesapeake Avenue under the Existing Unit Purchase Program (EUPP). - Government Buyer: - City of Foster City, Community Development Department - Housing and Sustainability Manager: Nori Jabba - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive rehabilitation of a single-family home - Interior and exterior painting - Electrical upgrades (panel upgrade from 100A to 200A, outlet upgrades, EV charging outlets) - Plumbing and heating system upgrades (replace water piping, upgrade water heater to heat pump, replace furnace with electric heat pump) - Roof replacement - Kitchen and bathroom remodels (cabinets, flooring, lighting, appliances, fixtures) - Installation of photovoltaic (solar) panels - Appliance replacement (washer, dryer, fridge, dishwasher, microwave – all Energy Star) - Window coverings (rods, blackout curtains, blinds) - Flooring refinishing - Miscellaneous repairs (walls, hardware, gates, mirrored closet door) - Services Requested: - General contracting and project management - Coordination with City Building Division for permits and inspections - Reporting and records management (including product warranties) - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must hold appropriate licenses and have at least five years of relevant experience - Mandatory site tour prior to proposal submission - Compliance with California labor codes (project believed exempt from public works requirements) - No specific OEMs or product brands are named; energy-efficient and Energy Star appliances are required - Contract term is one year; all rehabilitation work must be completed within six months of agreement execution
Description
The City of Foster City is seeking proposals from qualified general contractors to oversee and perform construction and rehabilitation services for one single-family home located at 398 Chesapeake Avenue, part of the City's Existing Unit Purchase Program (EUPP). The program includes four properties with six units, but this RFP focuses on rehabilitating one property. The rehabilitation work includes interior and exterior painting, plumbing and electrical upgrades, a new roof, and other necessary repairs due to wear and tear. The contract term is one year, with the work expected to be completed within six months of agreement execution.