Section 3 Compliance & Economic Opportunity Facilitation

The contract requires the implementation of HUD Section 3 provisions to ensure that job training, employment, and contracting opportunities are actively facilitated for low- and very low-income residents who are affected by the project. This involves developing and executing strategies that connect local residents with meaningful economic participation, prioritizing those residing in the project’s impact area. The effort must be aligned with federal guidelines to promote sustained economic mobility and community investment through targeted outreach, partnerships with local organizations, and measurable outcomes in hiring and business contracting. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the Town of Fairmont, North Carolina, with a NAICS code of 541618 indicating professional, scientific, and technical services related to economic development or social assistance planning. Responses are due by August 20, 2026, and the opportunity is open to organizations capable of delivering services that directly address workforce equity and community-based economic development. The place of performance and detailed contact information are not specified, but the work must be carried out in alignment with HUD Section 3 obligations within the jurisdiction of the Town of Fairmont.