The City of Tucson has awarded a Job Order Contract (JOC) to CHASSE Building Team for park improvements. The contract includes a wide range of services, such as construction, renovation, and maintenance of park facilities, including athletic fields, swimming pools, and playgrounds. The contract also includes provisions for procurement of recovered materials and compliance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. The contract has a duration of 2 years and may be renewed. The total value of the contract is estimated to be around $4 million. Some of the key features of the contract include:
• A comprehensive scope of work that covers various aspects of park improvements
• A commitment to providing employment and economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons
• A requirement to procure recovered materials to the greatest extent feasible
• A provision for the contractor to include the Section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR Part 75
• A requirement for the contractor to report all labor hours worked, labor hours worked by Section 3 Workers, labor hours worked by Targeted Section 3 Workers, and new hires.