Explanation
BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with The Waterworks, LLC, in an amount up to $300,000.00 to provide residential emergency heating, 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 Heating, 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 heating, 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 requested to continue performing needed repairs for residents as quickly as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available within the Development Taxable Bond Fund. An amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget and a transfer of cash and appropriation are required to establish sufficient budget authority, cash, and appropriation within the proper project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
The Waterworks, LLC, vendor number 004777 and expires 3/9/2025.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of ,Development to enter into a contract in an amount up to $300,000.00 with The Waterworks, LLC, to provide residential emergency hea...
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