Description
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is seeking qualifications from highly qualified residential construction contractors to provide rehabilitation and reconstruction services for single-family residential homes and manufactured housing units under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. The selected contractors will be responsible for performing rehabilitation and reconstruction services, including demolition, foundation work, roofing, electrical and plumbing systems, and installation of standard economy/builders’ grade materials. The contractors will also be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to environmental review, historic preservation, and fair housing. The program aims to provide safe and decent housing for low- and moderate-income families affected by disasters.
Some key aspects of the job include:
• Rehabilitation services to repair storm-damaged homes and make them habitable, decent, safe, and sanitary
• Reconstruction services to demolish and rebuild homes that are severely damaged or not suitable for rehabilitation
• Compliance with federal regulations, including those related to environmental review, historic preservation, and fair housing
• Coordination with property owners, local governments, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Provision of storage containers, architectural and engineering services, and other support services as needed
• Compliance with Mississippi Building Code, local code, and zoning requirements
• Incorporation of accessibility features and reasonable accommodations in reconstructed homes
• Compliance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, which aims to provide economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons.