The City of Modesto is seeking qualified and properly licensed general contractors to participate in the Housing Rehabilitation Program. The program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners for the repair and improvement of their properties. Typical scopes of work may include roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC replacement, water heater upgrades, window and door replacements, accessibility modifications, structural and code corrections, interior and exterior repairs, and other work necessary to bring homes into compliance with local and federal housing standards. The contractor will be required to perform work in accordance with City standards, building codes, federal program requirements, and grant-funded project guidelines.
• The program is funded through federal resources and is designed to correct health, safety, and code deficiencies, extend the useful life of homes, and improve overall living conditions for low- to moderate-income households.
• The contractor must have a General Contractor's Class "B" License and must be able to perform work in accordance with City standards, building codes, federal program requirements, and grant-funded project guidelines.
• The contractor will be required to provide a COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan that identifies health screening protocol, social distancing requirements, a mask policy, and identification of alternate staff in the event a key team member gets sick.
• The contractor must maintain comprehensive liability insurance with a minimum limit of liability per occurrence of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage.