SLED Opportunity · NORTH CAROLINA · NORTH CAROLINA
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The City of Rocky Mount seeks a qualified firm for housing rehabilitation assessments and inspections under its Urgent Repair Program, assisting very low-income homeowners with safety and accessibility repairs funded by state grants.
The City of Rocky Mount’s Department of Housing & Community Development is seeking to contract with a qualified rehabilitation and building inspection firm to provide professional services in support of the City’s Urgent Repair Program. The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting rehabilitation needs assessments, preparing detailed written construction estimates (including required materials and specifications), and providing project monitoring and inspection services to ensure work is completed in accordance with program guidelines and applicable building standards. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFP and any addenda issued hereto. Program Information The mission of the Housing and Community Development Department is to boost housing supply, improve housing choice, advance housing affordability, and restore vibrancy to all Rocky Mount neighborhoods. This project is supported through the Biennium Appropriation of the North Carolina General Assembly State Grant. Urgent Repair Program: The City of Rocky Mount is offering up to $20,000 in funding to assist with the rehabilitation of deteriorated homes that are owned and occupied by very low-income households. The goals of the Urgent Repair Program are: • To alleviate housing conditions that pose an imminent threat to the life or safety of very low-income homeowners with special needs; and • To provide accessibility modifications and other repairs necessary to prevent displacement of very low-income homeowners with special needs, such as the frail elderly and persons with disabilities Eligible repairs include the flooring system, system upgrades (i.e., plumbing, electrical, and HVAC), roof repair and/or replacement, lead, mold, or asbestos abatement, and accessibility features for entering and exiting the home. The North Carolina Housing Trust Fund and state grant allocations fund the Urgent Repair Program. The City plans to complete up to 20 homes.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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