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7 <br /> under the County's URP. Please understand that all deficiencies in a home will likely not be able to <br /> be repaired with the available funds. <br /> All work that is completed under URP19 must meet or exceed the NC Residential Building Code. <br /> Who will Conduct the Work on the Homes? The County is obligated under URP19 to ensure that <br /> quality work is done at reasonable prices and that all work is contracted through a fair, open and <br /> competitive process. To meet these requirements, the County will invite bids only from <br /> Contractors who are part of an "approved Contractors' registry". Please request a copy of the <br /> County's Procurement and Disbursement Policy for further information. <br /> (Homeowners who know of quality Rehabilitation Contractors that are not on the County's <br /> Approved Contractors Registry are welcome to invite them to apply and interested contractors <br /> should contact David Saconn, Rehabilitation Specialist.) <br /> A minimum of three (3) approved contractors will be invited to bid on each job and the most <br /> responsive and responsible low bidder will be selected for the contract. "Responsive and <br /> responsible" is described in the Procurement and Disbursement Policy. <br /> What are the Steps in the Process, from Application to Completion? Now that you have the <br /> information about how to qualify for the Orange County's URP19 Program, what work can be done <br /> and who will do it, let's go through all the major steps in the process: <br /> 1. Completing an Application Form: Applications are available on the Orange County Website or <br /> at other locations as described in Section on Outreach Efforts above or by contacting Diane <br /> Beecham, Community Development Specialist at 919-245-4358 or <br /> dbeecham@orangecountync.gov. Proof of ownership, occupancy and income will be required. <br /> Orange County will accept applications throughout the grant period, based on the availability <br /> of funds. In addition, the County maintains a Waiting List for its local Urgent Repair Program <br /> and applicants who qualify under the County's local program may be considered for NCHFA's <br /> FY19 Urgent Repair Program if they meet the program requirements. <br /> 2. Preliminary Inspection: The County's Rehabilitation Specialist will visit the homes of all <br /> applicants to determine the need and feasibility of repairs/modifications. The Rehabilitation <br /> Specialist will also make a second visit to the home in order to do a more thorough inspection. <br /> See Item 5 below. <br /> 3. Screening of Applicants: Orange County will accept applications throughout the program <br /> grant period based on the availability of funds. Eligible households with emergency situations <br /> will be given priority over other applicants. After advertising for a 15-day period, the first <br /> rating and ranking of applicants will take place on October 14, 2019. The 2nd 15-day <br /> advertising period will be scheduled for January 2020. However, if the first advertisement and <br /> number of persons coming from the County's Local Urgent Repair Applicant List yields at least <br /> twelve (12) eligible applicants and units to be addressed, no further advertisement will occur. <br /> Page 4 <br />