RFQ Emergency Repair Program

The City of Syracuse is continuing the Emergency Repair Program (ERP) to remediate code violations that create an immediate threat or repeated threat to the health and safety of tenants in occupied rental housing. The goal of this program is to prevent unnecessary tenant displacement and housing instability due to safety and habitability issues that go unaddressed by the owner or property manager and to invest in the preservation of rental housing stock. Contractors with relevant work experience in plumbing, HVAC, roofing, electrical, or structural work are encouraged to submit qualifications to join the City’s qualified contractor pool. All work shall be consistent with the requirements of the City of Syracuse and be pursuant to all other relevant city, state, and international building code standards.  

Properties identified by the City as having “immediate hazards” or eligible “reoccurring hazards” and that satisfy occupancy requirements can be selected as a target of program funding, with contracted work aimed at removing immediate dangers and restoring “fit for habitation” status if cited. As eligible properties are identified, work scopes will be distributed to qualified contractors for bid solicitation. Awarded contractors will work with staff in the City of Syracuse’s Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD), Division of Code Enforcement (DOCE) and other relevant city departments.