General Contractors for Housing Program

The City of Hartwell, Georgia, has secured funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development along with the State of Georgia’s Community HOME Investment Partnership (CHIP) Program to support single-family, owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and reconstruction projects within the Rome and Richardson neighborhoods. The city is seeking qualified general contractors to participate in a pre-qualified pool of approximately 8-10 firms capable of performing a range of services including renovation, rehabilitation, new construction, and demolition activities. These projects aim to ensure homes meet Building Code standards and provide safe, decent, and sanitary living conditions for residents. The city will solicit bids from this pool for individual projects and award contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. The solicitation encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, as well as small businesses, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity in the contracting process. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, with the response deadline set for September 10, 2024. Interested firms are directed to contact Jason Ford via email or phone for further details and can access additional information through the provided online link. The project is part of a broader effort to improve housing quality and compliance in the targeted neighborhoods, leveraging federal and state funds to support local community development initiatives.