Keys to Community HRL & EBG Program

The City of Ontario is seeking qualified construction contractors to create a pre‑qualified list for its “Keys to Community” Housing Rehabilitation Loan (HRL) and Exterior Beautification Grant (EBG) programs. The work covered includes essential home repairs, structural improvements, ADA‑related modifications, upgrades required to meet housing quality standards, and exterior façade work such as painting, siding repair/replacement, landscaping, irrigation installation, and removal of front‑yard fencing or walls. Contractors must be licensed, insured, and able to perform both interior and exterior residential rehabilitation. A local preference gives vendors within the City of Ontario a modest advantage in the low‑bid determination. • Essential repairs: structural, ADA ramps, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other quality‑standard upgrades. • Exterior improvements: painting, siding, landscaping, irrigation systems, and removal of front‑facing fences/walls. • Contractor requirements: California contractor’s license, workers’ compensation, commercial general liability (≥ $1 M), automobile liability (≥ $1 M), and city business license; all work must be performed by qualified, insured firms. • Submission process: Respond via PlanetBids with a response file and non‑collusion declaration; questions due July 17 2026, final submission July 22 2026. • Local preference: 1 ¾ % advantage for vendors inside the City of Ontario, ¾ % for those within San Bernardino County.