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HCD <br /> ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br /> the home again for a more thorough inspection . All parts of the home must be made accessible <br /> for inspection , including the attic and crawlspace . The owner should report any known <br /> problems such as electrical short circuits, blinking lights, roof leaks, etc . Each unit will be <br /> evaluated for energy saving opportunities such as air sealing and duct sealing as well as for <br /> environmental concerns , such as lead based paint hazards, radon and asbestos . <br /> 7 . Work write - up : The Rehabilitation Specialist will prepare complete and detailed work <br /> specifications ( known as the " work write - up " ) . A final cost estimate will also be prepared by the <br /> Rehabilitation Specialist and held in confidence until bids are received from contractors . <br /> 8 . Lead and other testing : Orange County will arrange for a certified firm to inspect all the pre - <br /> 1978 constructed homes for potential lead ( required ) and asbestos hazards ( as deemed <br /> necessary by the Rehabilitation Specialist in all homes built during, before , and after 1978 ) . All <br /> homes will be tested for radon . The owner will receive information covering the results of the <br /> tests and any corrective actions that will be needed as part of the rehabilitation . <br /> 9 . Bidding : The work write - up and bid documents will be conveyed to all contractors from the <br /> Contractors Registry . Contractors will be given no less than seven ( 7 ) days in which to inspect <br /> the property and prepare bid proposals . Each contractor will need access to all parts of the <br /> house in order to prepare a bid . A bid opening will be conducted at the Orange County Housing <br /> and Community Development Department office at a specified date and time , with all bidders <br /> invited to attend . <br /> 10 . Contractor selection : Within 72 hours of the bid opening the winning bidders will be selected . <br /> All bidders and the homeowner will be notified in writing of 1 ) the selection of the winning bid , <br /> 2 ) the amount of the winning bid , 3 ) ° the amount of the County ' s cost estimate , and 4 ) the <br /> specific reasons for the selection , if other than the lowest bidder was selected . <br /> 11 . Loan closing and contract execution : Loan documents ( Promissory Note and Deed of Trust ) will <br /> be prepared by NCHFA as the lender and executed by the homeowner . By law, homeowner ' s <br /> have the right to hire legal representation of their choosing at loan closing . If a homeowner <br /> does not have representation at the closing, the borrower must sign a NCHFA " Legal Advice <br /> Disclosure" . Rehabilitation contract documents will be executed by the homeowner and <br /> contractor with Orange County signing on as an interested third party prior to the <br /> commencement of any construction . Orange County will facilitate with the loan closing and <br /> recordation of these documents and forward the recorded documents to NCHFA . <br /> 12 . Pre - construction conference : A pre - construction conference will be held at the selected <br /> applicant ' s home . At this time , the homeowner, contractor and ESFRLP Orange County program <br /> representatives will discuss the details of the work to be completed Starting and ending dates <br /> will be finalized , along with any special arrangements such as weekend or evening work hours <br /> and disposition of items to be removed from the home . Orange County will issue a " proceed <br /> order" formally instructing the contractor to commence work by the agreed - upon date . <br /> 13 . Construction : The contractor is responsible for obtaining and posting all permits for the project <br /> before beginning work . Orange County ESFRLP Program staff will closely monitor the contractor <br /> during the construction period and local Code Enforcement Officials will inspect the work . To <br />