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Attachment 1 6 <br /> 3. Following completion of construction, the contractor and the Rehabilitation Specialist will <br /> meet with the homeowner in a post-construction conference. At this time, the contractor <br /> will provide the owner's manuals and warranties on equipment and materials to the <br /> homeowner and be available to answer questions. <br /> 4. When the contractor declares the work complete, the Rehabilitation Specialist will <br /> thoroughly inspect the work as part of the project closeout. If any of the work is deemed <br /> unsatisfactory, it must be corrected prior to the authorization of final payment. If the <br /> contractor fails to correct the work to the satisfaction of the Rehabilitation Specialist, <br /> payment may be withheld until such time as the work is deemed satisfactory. If a dispute <br /> occurs, contractors may follow the procedure dealing with complaints, disputes and <br /> appeals in the County's Urgent Repair Loan Pool Assistance Policy. Contractors must abide <br /> by the final decision as stated in the policy. The homeowner, Rehabilitation Specialist and <br /> Housing and Community Development Manager must sign off on the work. After the <br /> receipt of the contractor's final invoice, inspections, certificate of completion and lien <br /> releases, the final payment will be processed. All material and workmanship will be <br /> guaranteed by the contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date of completion of <br /> the work. <br /> 5. Orange County assures, through this policy, that adequate funds shall be available to pay <br /> the contractor for satisfactory work. <br /> 6. All contractors, subcontractors and suppliers must sign a lien waiver prior to the <br /> disbursement of funds. <br /> The Orange County Procurement and Disbursement Policy, as revised, is adopted this <br /> day of , 20 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY, NC <br /> BY: <br /> Chair, Board of County Commissioners <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Page 4 <br /> Orange County Urgent Repair Procurement and Disbursement Policy <br /> Revised 02-20-20 <br />