Explanation
BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with J&D Home Improvement Inc. dba The Basement Doctor, in an amount up to $100,000.00 to provide residential emergency plumbing, and water and sewer services as part of the Division of Housing’s Emergency Repair Program using Housing Preservation Bond funds. Approval is also requested for reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to execution of the purchase order, starting January 1, 2024.
Emergency Plumbing, and Water and Sewer Repair is part of the Emergency Repair Program, operated by the Division of Housing. The program was established to assist low and moderate-income homeowners with plumbing, and water and sewer issues that constitute an emergency condition. Emergency repairs under this legislation will address small and large-scale capital home improvements that, if not corrected, may require the owner to vacate their home. Most homeowners are at or below 50% AMI as defined by HUD with exceptions allowed up to 80% AMI.
The department advertised RFQ026104 on Vendor Services seeking contractors to provide emergency mechanical repairs on October 10, 2023 with bids being due on November 3, 2023. The Emergency Repair Program is a home repair program operated by the Housing Division.
Emergency action is needed to continue to provide services for emergency repairs as needed to assure that the residents are not displaced due to unsafe, sanitary, or other conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available within the Development Taxable Bond Fund. An amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget and a transfer of cash and appropriation are required to establish sufficient budget authority, cash, and appropriation within the proper project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
J&D Home Improvement Inc. dba The Basement Doctor, vendor number 028672 and expires 6/29/2024.
Title
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract i...
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