TKC BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS!!! BEHIND THE SCENES: BIDDING THE BANCROFT GREEN ZONE PROJECT!!!

Like it or not, requirements for local municipalities to meet MBE/WBE goals just happen to be the law of the land. In Kansas City this requirement is rarely met and even worse, there are often minority front companies willing to help fake these rules and regs.

And then there's the Green Zone.

I thought the project was about weather stripping for homes but now they're refurbishing old and busted schools and other buildings. Currently, even Mayor Sly is celebrating new developments in the Green Zone.

TKC EXCLUSIVE . . . Let's not forget that KCMO is taking $150k out of the General Fund this week for the Green Zone.

And wasn't there some recent news about the guy who hold Angelina Jolie's leg helping out in Green Zone Development.

All that is well and good but thankfully a TKC TIPSTER recently sent me a note titled: "The Grifters sending out grifting opportunity notices"

It's an interesting e-mail chain touting bid opportunities for the Bancroft project in the Green Zone. And it provides a great look at how Green Zone biz is done.

Money line:

"Please help the Green Impact Zone spread the word to local MBE/WBE established sub-contractors (licenses, insurance, paperwork, etc.) about the Bancroft Pre-Bid meeting. (see details on attached PDF). This is not an opportunity for individuals looking for employment. We will be working towards the next steps to address the "individual" job opportunities through the various sub-contractors selected."

Some of the communications are from MARC, JE DUNN and they're looking for minority sub-contractors . . . Who might even hire Mexicans (OH, NO) before you completely blame people of color, note that there big name mostly white firms in the mix of Green Zone development as well . . . And that reminds me of my favorite line from The Godfather Trilogy: "We're both part of the same hypocrisy . . ." I've redacted most of the names but it it's interesting reading and provides a behind the scenes glimpse of Green Zone development in action.

To: 'greenzonefriends@marc.org'
Cc: Green Impact Zone Staff
Subject: Green Impact Zone - Bancroft Pre-Bid Meetin @ JE Dunn
Importance: High

Please help the Green Impact Zone spread the word to local MBE/WBE established sub-contractors (licenses, insurance, paperwork, etc.) about the Bancroft Pre-Bid meeting. (see details on attached PDF). This is not an opportunity for individuals looking for employment. We will be working towards the next steps to address the "individual" job opportunities through the various sub-contractors selected.

The following scopes of work are included in the package (see attached for details): Asphalt Paving, Carpentry-Framing-Rough-Finish, Casework, Concrete, Earthwork, Electrical, Elevators, Fire Protection, Glazing, HVAC, Landscaping, Masonry, Painting, Plumbing, Flooring, Roofing, Selective Demolition, Sheet Rock, Plaster, Ceilings, Site Utilities, Steel, Tile, Waterproofing and Joints Sealants.

Mid-America Regional Council

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From: ######
Subject: Bancroft Pre-Bid Meetin @ JE Dunn

All -

I hope this email finds you well and you enjoyed a safe and happy holiday break. The Bancroft team is making great progress with the design/ construction documents and wanted to circulate the opportunity for local sub-contractors to attend a pre-bid meeting at JE Dunn to walk through the construction document set and move towards bid submission that will be due in late July. The Pre-Bid meeting will be held at JE Dunn on July 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM with bids due on July 25th.

This is the first step in our approach at identifying local workforce development opportunities and everyone that received this email can assist with that outreach. Please review the pre-bid notice that JE Dunn created and forward it to anyone you think may have an interest in a bid opportunity for the Bancroft project. We are welcome to suggestions and we will present a more comprehensive approach in the near future to the Manheim neighborhood.

Thanks in advance and feel free to reach out with questions/comments.

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This is a follow up to the announcement we sent last week (see forwarded email below and attached) regarding the renovation of Bancroft school. It has been communicated to us that this provides union and non-union opportunities. Please forward the attached to WBE/MBE contractors in your personal and professional circle. This is not an opportunity for individuals looking for employment. We will be working towards the next steps to address the "individual" job opportunities through the various sub-contractors selected.
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SECTION 00 11 16

INVITATION TO BID

July 11, 2012

Re: Bancroft

43rd Street and Tracy Ave Kansas City, MO

Ladies and Gentlemen:

J.E. Dunn Company, hereafter referred as the Contractor, has issued bid documents for the project described below and requests your bid proposal on the Scopes of Work identified in the Front End.

PROJECT NAME

Bancroft

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Renovation of an existing school into 29 apartment units including an auditorium and gym. Construct four new 3-story apartment buildings on the site, total 21 apartments. Site improvements include new utilities, sidewalks, parking and landscape.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A Pre-bid Conference will be held at JE Dunn's office located at 1001 Locust Street Kansas City MO at 1:00 pm on July 18, 2012. The Contractor, Design Team and Development Group will answer questions regarding scope, schedule, workforce utilization etc. Attendance to this meeting is strongly suggested in order to understand the critical project components.

An HVAC pre bid meeting will follow at 2:30 pm on July 18, 2012 pm for the purpose of answering questions related to the specified Unico system.


A jobsite walk through will be held at the project site located at 43rd and Tracy in Kansas City MO for the purpose of reviewing existing building conditions on July 19, 2012 at 8:30 am. No other Pre-Bid Conference will be held.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Bidding Documents are at the following Plan Rooms.

Contractor's Plan Room located at 1001 Locust Street Kansas City MO.

NACCC Office located at 7447 Holmes Rd , Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64131

KCMO Section 3 Office located at the Historic Lincoln Building 1601 E. 18th St., Suite 200.


BID DUE DATE

Bids will be received until 2:00 pm on July 25, 2012. Please direct all Bids to the attention of #######.

PREVAILING WAGES

Prevailing wages are required on this Project. See section 00 73 43 for more information. Certified payroll is also required.

MBE/WBE GOALS

MBE/WBE goals are required on this Project. Bidders shall actively solicit minority contractors, suppliers and their organizations.

TAXES/EXEMPTIONS

This Project is Not tax exempt.

WORKFORCE UTILIZATION

Bidders shall actively pursue employing qualified individuals from the project neighborhood. Local workforce participation will be evaluated as part of your proposal. All bidders are strongly encouraged to include participation in your bids.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This project is scheduled to be certified LEED Platinum for Homes.

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding this Division 00 should be directed to ####### JE Dunn at ####.

To maintain a consistent and fair approach to our selection process, we ask that all bidders complete a prequalification application and review the requirements in the JE Dunn Safety & Health Manual before being awarded a subcontract. Both the prequalification application and the JE Dunn Safety & Health Manual can be found at: www.jedunn.com/spq


Bidders shall actively pursue employing qualified individuals from the project neighborhood. Local workforce participation will be evaluated as part of your proposal. All bidders are strongly encouraged to include participation in your bids.

We look forward to receiving your Bid(s). If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact the undersigned.

Sincerely,

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J.E. Dunn Company
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