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In any case, it may be necessary for the household to relocate during the construction process for protection against lead contamination and possible poisoning. If relocation is required reasonable and documented relocation expenses will be covered by the SFR2008 assistance. The cost of relocation will be part of the loan associated with SFR2008 and the average cost cannot exceed $1,000 per assisted household. Who will do the work on the homes? Orange County is obligated under SFR2008 to ensure that quality work is done at reasonable prices and that all work is contracted through a fair, .open and competitive process. To meet those very difficult requirements, Orange County will invite bids only from contractors who are part of an "approved contractors' registry". To be on the registry, contractors must (1) fill out an application form, listing several references and recent jobs completed, and (2) receive the °conditional approval° of Orange County. Once a contractor who has been conditionally approved has successfully completed one job for Orange County, his or her status is upgraded to "regular approval", meaning that they will be allowed to bid on a regular rotation as long as they remain in good standing. (Homeowners who know of quality rehabilitation contractors that are not on Orange County's Approved Contractors Registry are welcome to invite them to apply.) From three to five approved contractors will be invited to bid on each job, and the lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be selected for the contract. "Responsive and responsible means the contractor (1) is deemed able to complete the work in a timely fashion, and (2) that the bid is within 15% (in either direction) of Orange County's cost estimate. In the event that more than five approved contractors wish to compete, licensed contractors will take precedence. If required, lead based paint hazard reduction and/or abatement will be performed by contractors who are trained and certified to perform such work. Orange County must take affirmative steps to recruit minority and underutilized businesses. What are the steps in the process, from application to completion? Now that you have the information about how to qualify for the2008 Single-Family Rehabilitation Program, what work can be done, and who will do it, let's go through all the major steps in the process: 1. Completing an Application form: Homeowners who wish to apply for assistance must do so by December 31, 2008. Apply by contacting the Program Administrator - Orange County Housing and Community Development Department at (919) 245-2490. Homeowners will be registered and given instructions on how to proceed with filing an application. Proof of ownership and income will be required. Application will be taken on a first come first serve basis after the December 31, 2008 deadline.