Policy - Orange County Assistance Policy for the 2017 Cycle of the Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool

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two (2) alternates. Orange County will then submit to NCHFA an ESFRLP17 Loan Application and Reservation Request for each potential borrower for approval. Applicants not selected for ESFRLP assistance will be notified in writing. 6. Written agreement: A Homeowner Written Agreement, between the homeowner and Orange County, will be executed as part of the Loan Application and Reservation Request procedure (that formally commits funds to a dwelling unit). This agreement will certify that the property is the principal residence of the owner, that the post—rehab value of the property will not exceed 95% of the 203(b) limits established by HUD and defines the ESFRLP maximum amount and form of assistance being provided to the homeowner, the scope of work to be performed, the date of completion and the rehabilitation criteria and standards to be met. 7. Pre-rehab inspection & unit evaluation: Orange County's Rehabilitation Specialist will visit the home again for a more thorough inspection. All parts of the home must be made accessible for inspection, including the attic and crawlspace. The owner should report any known problems such as electrical short circuits, blinking lights, roof leaks, etc. Each unit will be evaluated for energy-saving opportunities such as air-sealing and duct-sealing as well as for environmental concerns, such as lead based paint hazards, radon and asbestos. 8. Work write-up: The Rehabilitation Specialist will prepare complete and detailed work specifications (known as the "work write-up"). A final cost estimate will also be prepared by the Rehabilitation Specialist and held in confidence until bids are received from contractors. 9. Lead and Other Testing: Orange County will arrange for a certified firm to inspect all the pre-1978 constructed homes for potential lead and asbestos hazards. All homes will be tested for radon. The owner will receive information covering the results of the tests and any corrective actions that will be needed as part of the rehabilitation. 10.Bidding: The work write-up and bid documents will be conveyed to all contractors from the Approved Contractors Registry who will be given no less than seven days in which to inspect the property and prepare bid proposals. Each contractor will need access to all parts of the house in order to prepare a bid. A bid opening will be conducted in the Orange County Housing, Human Rights and Community Development Department, located at 300 W. Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278, at a specified date and time, with all bidders invited to attend. 11.Contractor selection: Within 72 hours of the bid opening the winning bidders will be selected. All bidders and the homeowner will be notified in writing of 1) the selection of the winning bid, 2) the amount of the winning bid; 3) the amount of the County's cost estimate, and 4) the specific reasons for the selection, if other than the lowest bidder was selected.