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 Garage door opener (unless handicap accessible improvement) <br /> Driveways, sidewalks (unless health or safety issues) <br /> 200 amp service unless needed (then justify) <br /> Work begun or completed before the date of the Notice to Proceed order <br /> Improvements not consistent with established standards <br /> The refinancing of any existing mortgage or debt <br /> <br />Note: Above listed items may be part of a total project scope of work, but any costs with the items are <br />required to be covered by owners match funds. <br /> <br />CONSTRUCTION PROJECT STEPS <br />After approval of a homeowner’s application, an initial inspection will be scheduled. CMHP staff will meet <br />with homeowners and perform a visual Housing Quality Standards inspection and discuss the homeowner’s <br />wishes. After the initial inspection a lead based paint risk assessment will be requested. After the risk <br />assessment is completed, CMHP will create a scope of work based on the initial inspection and the lead <br />assessment report. Once the homeowner has approved the scope of work the project is ready to go out for <br />bid. <br /> <br />All contractors participating in the program must have a Contractors Application Form on file at CMHP. <br />The application must contain proof of insurance coverage and copy of their MN Contractors License. <br />Contractors will be responsible for securing insurance of the amounts specified on the application form. <br /> <br />Scope of work determination: CMHP will originate a rehabilitation scope of work from information <br />collected from the initial home inspection. Homeowners will participate in the creation of the scope of work <br />and will sign an owner approval form once they are satisfied with the scope of work. A final scope of work <br />should be completed and approved by the owner no more than one month after the initial inspection. The <br />final draft scope of work will be provided to contractors through the bidding process. <br /> <br />Bid Solicitation: A homeowner may request the services of a specific contractor to bid on its project. <br />CMHP will provide homeowners with a list of local participating contractors. It is the responsibility of the <br />homeowner to select 2-4 contractors from the list to whom CMHP will send project bid packets. In order <br />for a contractor who is not on the list to be awarded a bid, the contractor must furnish a Contractors <br />Application Form and the required contractor license and insurance documentation. <br /> <br />Bidding: Contractors will submit bids based on the bid specifications and approved scope of work <br />prepared by CMHP. Participating contractors will be allowed to bid on any and all rehabilitation projects. <br />However, CMHP will closely monitor the number of jobs that contractors receive to ensure that work is <br />carried out in a timely manner. CMHP will also take into account homeowner’s satisfaction of workmanship <br />and will have the authority to remove contractors from the participating contractor list. <br /> <br />Bid openings are typically scheduled 3 weeks from the date of mailing. Contractors will mail bids to CMHP <br />and they will be opened at the scheduled time and date by CMHP staff. Bid results will then be forwarded to <br />the homeowners for review. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />7 <br />