8.2. HRSR 12-03-2018 - Laserfiche WebLink

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 The selected contractor is too heavily committed to perform the work within the allotted time and informs the homeowner and CMHP of the situation. A work schedule will be established that is acceptable to the homeowner, CMHP, and the contractor  Unforeseen difficulties develop with the approved work and force a delay Failure to Start/Complete Project: Upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, a contractor will have 90 calendar days in which to complete the contracted work. Failure to begin work within the first 60 days will be grounds to terminate the contract unless unforeseen weather issues affect the start date. The 90-day time period shall not be exceeded except through the issuance of a change order and by approval of the homeowner. In the absence of a change order, a contractor who violates the time period shall be penalized 5% of the unpaid balance for each week that the contractor is in violation. Payment Procedures: All contractors will agree to the payment schedule established by CMHP and the HRA. Typically draws will scheduled to provide for one draw for materials and a second draw upon completion. Draw requests approved by CMHP must be submitted to the HRA at least one week before the first Monday of a month to be paid in such month. Approved payments will be made by the HRA directly to the contractor and will be deemed advances of the Loan to the Homeowner. Steps and conditions for contractor payment include:  No pre-payments are allowable for any reason. Payment requests for materials will be allowed only if contractor provides receipt for payment  Draw inspections will be scheduled by CMHP and will include the contractor and homeowner  Progress payments will only be allowed for work that is completed  Payments will be made only after the work is completed according to the specifications in the scope of work, and is approved by the owner and CMHP. In order for the contractor to be paid, a draw request form must be signed by the homeowner  Ten percent (10%) will be withheld from each partial payment. Final payment for all work completed, including any withheld amounts, may be made after all work by a contractor is completed, the final inspection has been conducted and CMHP, homeowner and contractor have signed off on the work Payments will be made only upon presentation of the following documents:  Billing statement/invoice submitted to CMHP by contractor  Homeowner signed draw form  Signed lien waiver  Sworn Construction Statement (final draw only)  Completion Certificate (final draw only) Change Orders: Change orders to the contract require the signature of the homeowner, the contractor and CMHP. Change orders will specify what the change is and the increase/deduction in the contract amount. Costs may be the responsibility of the homeowner and, if so, these funds must be placed in the appropriate escrow account. Funds may not be eligible for change order items if change order work is completed before approval of CMHP staff. Change orders will be allowed only for the following reasons.  To rectify hidden deficiencies discovered once work has started 9