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SWCAP Weatherization. Contractors Information for 2009-2010 Contract Year. SWCAP & ARRA. ARRA: American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Purpose: Save Energy & Create Jobs SWCAP Weatherization: about 320 homes
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SWCAP Weatherization Contractors Information for 2009-2010 Contract Year SWCAP Weatherization
SWCAP & ARRA • ARRA: American Recovery & Reinvestment Act • Purpose: Save Energy & Create Jobs • SWCAP Weatherization: about 320 homes • $$$ flows from federal DOE to Wisconsin DOA Division of Energy Services to SWCAP to Contractors • DES governs Weatherization SWCAP Weatherization
Competitive Bidding • DES requires competitive bidding • Bids are “blind” • SWCAP “segments” to hire more contractors • By territory • By type of work • By type of materials • Awards are for the contract year SWCAP Weatherization
Key Points about Bids, part 1 • Minority bidders get preference • How to handle Questions • Submit one bid packet per type of work and per territory • Prices good for the entire contract year • Hard copy at SWCAP by the due date SWCAP Weatherization
Key Points about Bids, part 2 • What has to be on the envelope • Make sure the cover page is complete • Make sure to include EVERYTHING on the Checklist • Disclose family or other organizational relationships to SWCAP SWCAP Weatherization
Stuff to Send with Your Bid • Certificate of Insurance • Lead Safe Weatherization Certificate • Required for all workers, including sub-contractors you may hire • Technical specifications for materials and/or equipment SWCAP Weatherization
Doing the Work • SWCAP selects “neediest” homes • SWCAP auditor inspects & documents • SWCAP issues a Job Order • Contractor schedules & does the work • Contractor submits invoice to SWCAP • SWCAP auditor does follow-up inspection • SWCAP pays the Contractor SWCAP Weatherization
A Sample RFB Packet SWCAP Weatherization