11-Housing Authority Monroe Co Section 3 Policy.pdf

This is a Section 3 Policy document issued by the Housing Authority of Monroe County (HAMC), a Pennsylvania-based public housing authority. The policy establishes guidelines for Section 3 compliance in connection with HAMC's contracting and employment practices related to federally funded housing and community development programs. The policy applies to all contractors, subcontractors, and service providers engaged by HAMC and outlines procedures for identifying, recruiting, and prioritizing Section 3 eligible individuals and businesses in hiring and contracting opportunities. Section 3 refers to a federal requirement under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 that encourages training, employment, contracting, and other economic opportunities for low-income residents and Section 3 business concerns in neighborhoods where HAMC operates. HAMC's portfolio encompasses approximately 300 Low Income Public Housing units across 7 properties, 117 low-income housing tax credit properties across 3 properties, and administration of over 1,000 Housing Choice Voucher Program units throughout Monroe County.

The policy establishes measurable goals and compliance mechanisms for achieving Section 3 objectives, including workforce development targets, apprenticeship participation, and contracting thresholds for minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. All contractors and subcontractors receiving contracts exceeding specified dollar thresholds must comply with Section 3 requirements and maintain documentation of efforts to hire Section 3 eligible individuals and award subcontracts to Section 3 business concerns. The policy integrates Section 3 compliance into HAMC's procurement evaluation criteria, with involvement in Section 3 businesses weighted at 15 points within the 100-point evaluation system used for the Architectural and Engineering Services RFP. HAMC emphasizes that Section 3 compliance is mandatory for all funded activities and establishes procedures for monitoring contractor performance, reporting compliance metrics, and imposing sanctions for non-compliance.