State of South Carolina Request for Proposal Amendment 1 Solicitation: Date Issued: Procurement Officer:

Phone: E-Mail Address: Mailing Address:

5400028626 09/10/2025 Zach Yarbrough 803-869-0284 zyarbrough@mmo.sc.gov SFAA, Div. of Procurement Services, 1201 Main Street, Suite 600 Columbia SC 29201

DESCRIPTION: Disaster Recovery Services - Helene

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: South Carolina Office of Resilience

SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 09/30/2025 11:00:00 (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 09/04/2025 16:00:00 (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: One (1) on-line submission and One (1) Redacted Copy submitted online.

Initial here if NO redacted copy is necessary

CONFERENCE TYPE: Pre-Proposal

DATE & TIME: 09/04/2025 10:00:00

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions) LOCATION: Tele-Conference Contact Procurement Manager for dial-in information.

You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By signing, You agree to be bound by the terms of the Solicitation. You agree to hold Your Offer open for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days after the Opening Date. (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

NAME OF OFFEROR

(full legal name of business submitting the offer) Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with, the entity identified as the Offeror. The entity named as the offeror must be a single and distinct legal entity. Do not use the name of a branch office or a division of a larger entity if the branch or division is not a separate legal entity, i.e., a separate corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Person must be authorized to submit binding offer to contract on behalf of Offeror.)

DATE SIGNED

TITLE

(business title of person signing above)

STATE VENDOR NO.

(Register to Obtain S.C. Vendor No. at www.procurement.sc.gov)

PRINTED NAME

(printed name of person signing above)

STATE OF INCORPORATION

(If you are a corporation, identify the state of incorporation.)

OFFEROR'S TYPE OF ENTITY: (Check one) (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

Sole Proprietorship Partnership Other

Corporate entity (not tax-exempt) Corporation (tax-exempt) Government entity (federal, state, or local)

COVER PAGE - ON-LINE ONLY (MAR. 2015)

(Return Page Two with Your Offer)

Area Code - Number - Extension Facsimile

E-mail Address

PAYMENT ADDRESS (Address to which payments will be sent.) (See "Payment" clause)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Offerors acknowledges receipt of amendments by indicating amendment number and its date of issue. (See "Amendments to Solicitation" Provision)

DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See "Discount for Prompt Payment" clause)

PREFERENCES - A NOTICE TO VENDORS (SEP. 2009): On June 16, 2009, the South Carolina General Assembly rewrote the law governing preferences available to in-state vendors, vendors using in-state subcontractors, and vendors selling in-state or US end products. This law appears in Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. A summary of the new preferences is available at www.procurement.sc.gov/preferences. Per Section 11-35-1524 (E), preferences are not applicable.

AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (JAN 2004)

(a) The Solicitation may be amended at any time prior to opening. All actual and prospective Offerors should monitor the following web site for the issuance of Amendments: www.procurement.sc.gov(b) Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation (1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on Page Two, (3) by letter, or (4) by submitting a bid that indicates in some way that the bidder received the amendment. (c) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.[02-2A005-1]

QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS - AMENDMENT (JUN 2017)

The solicitation is amended as provided herein. Information or changes resulting from questions will be shown in a question-and-answer format. All questions received have been reprinted below. The “state’s response” should be read without reference to the questions. The questions are included solely to provide a cross-reference to the potential offeror that submitted the question. Questions do not form a part of the contract; the “state’s response” does. Any restatement of part or all of an existing provision of the solicitation in an answer does not modify the original provision except as follows: underlined text is added to the original provision. Stricken text is deleted. [02-2A097-1]

1. Could you clarify whether the implementation vendor will conduct a 2CFR compliant procurement after its official contract is executed with SCOR?

The Implementation Contractor is not required to conduct procurements for general contractors or any other services used in its implementation of the Housing Program.

2. Regarding "CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004)" under Section II. "INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS" of the RFP:

a. For offerors who have been proposed for debarment by a public entity and are thus unable to make the certification regarding debarment, and instead must provide a written explanation, what factors will the evaluation committee or Procurement Officer take into consideration to make a determination of the offeror's responsibility? In other words, how will the evaluation committee determine whether an offeror's explanation is acceptable and demonstrates sufficient responsibility?

Factors to be considered in determining whether the state standards of responsibility have been met include whether a prospective contractor has:

(1) available the appropriate financial, material, equipment, facility, and personnel resources and expertise, or the ability to obtain them, necessary to indicate its capability to meet all contractual requirements;

(2) a satisfactory record of performance;

(3) a satisfactory record of integrity;

(4) qualified legally to contract with the State; and

(5) supplied all necessary information in connection with the inquiry concerning responsibility.

b. For offerors who are unable to make the certification regarding debarment, and instead must provide a written explanation, will such explanation only be used to determine whether an offeror is responsible and eligible for award, or (assuming the offeror is deemed responsible based on their explanation) will this information also be evaluated and considered as part of the offeror's scoring?

For those Offerors who provide a written explanation in reference to CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004), the written explanation will only be used for a Responsibility Determination.

3. Regarding Price Proposal 2. Program/Direct Cost (d) “Based on the Projected Implementation Outcomes Based Payment Schedule Offeror must discuss its financial strength and capabilities of performing its responsibility as outlined in the schedule” Is this to be included in the price proposal submission, or discussed elsewhere in the proposal, such as with the timeline/outcomes-based payment schedule?

With reference to Price Proposal 2 d, the Offeror must discuss and demonstrate its financial strength and capabilities of performing its responsibility as outlined in the Outcomes Based Payment Schedule. This discussion should be included with the Price Proposal.

4. Page 37-38; in the timeline response section of the technical proposal, is SCOR wishing to also have the contractor implementation outcomes schedule revised to match the timeline being submitted? Or is the timeline addressing tasks/deliverables sufficient?

With reference to Section 11 of Technical Proposals, the Offeror does not need to revise the Projected Implementation Outcomes Schedule. The Offeror’s timeline should include all required tasks and durations but can be in any format desired by the Offeror. A timeline addressing task/deliverables is sufficient.

5. Regarding V. Qualifications – Qualifications –Required Information (MAR 2015)

a. Can SCOR confirm they are requiring the offeror/prime, and all subcontractors to include every piece of information identified in (a)-(f)?

Offerors shall submit all information, as applicable, for the Prime and Subcontractors listed in Section V. Subcontractors information and roles, as applicable, must be submitted in the relevant sections of the Prime’s Proposal.

b. If SCOR requires subcontractors to also provide, “(b) (b) Information reflecting the current financial position. Include the most current financial statement and financial statements for the last two fiscal years. If the financial statements have been audited in accordance with the following requirements, provide the audited version of those statements. [Reference Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 5 (FASB, December, 1984), as amended.]” Would SCOR accept subcontractors submitting financial documents directly to them?

All necessary information requested must be included in, or attached to, the Prime’s Proposal.

6. Would SCOR allow for section dividers in the response? For example, between offeror and subcontractors’ information, as well as the technical response sections to help distinguish between them?

Proposals shall be submitted as listed in Section IV. Although section dividers are not required, sections of the proposals should be clearly delineated from each other.

7. Will QUALIFICATIONS -- REQUIRED INFORMATION (MODIFIED) on page 45 be scored under the “A. Qualifications and Experience – 30” Points?

“QUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED INFORMATION” will not be scored.

8. Does the Evaluation “Factor F. Strategic Management – 5” count toward Section 4: Strategic Communications?

Yes, Strategic Management is in reference to Strategic Communications. Evaluation Factor F. “Strategic Management” is hereby replaced with “Strategic Communications”

9. Does the price proposal need to be uploaded on the portal as a separate volume from the Technical and Redacted?

The Price Proposal may be submitted as a separate document or attachment.

10. Per South Carolina’s CDBG Manual Chapter 8: Procurement and Contracting: “Recipients must maintain a contract administration system that ensures contractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of their contract.” Due to this requirement per 2 CFR 200.318(b) and the requirements listed in the State’s CDBG Manual procurement chapter, can the state please provide the past vendors/contractors performance involving direct contracts with the State related to CDBG funded contracts over the past 6 years?

The requested information will not be published at this time.

Additionally, the CDBG Manual (Chapter 8: Procurement and Contraction) refers to a SC Department of Commerce manual for its CDBG program(s). The South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) does not implement CDBG programs or grants. Please contact the SC Department of Commerce for further information about its vendors/contractors’ performance involving direct contracts with the State related to CDBG funded contracts over the past 6 years. This solicitation involves funding from SCOR’s Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).

11. On the state’s website 2024 Hurricane Helene | Office of Resilience under Procurements- General Contracting Services there 5 RFQ’s for General Contracting Services for Areas A- E. Is it the State’s intention to use the pre-qualified list of builders through this opportunity or should the proposers include qualified general contractors within the current solicitation 5400028626 Disaster Recovery Services- Helene?

The five RFQs for General Contracting Services for Areas A-E are related to a different SCOR program (Rapid Rebuild) and are not connected to the services or programs of this solicitation.

12. As mentioned during the pre-bid conference, HUD is silent on the requirement green building standard for single family units per the updates to the Universal Notice. Can the State please explain the standard to be used under this program and if the “SCOR provided prototype/preliminary stick-built house construction plans which must be utilized by all general contractors in the program” will have this indicated as it may play into the overall costs for repair relative to the award amounts indicated in the action plan?

SCOR requires Energy Star Rated appliances in its reconstructed homes, replaced Manufactured Housing Units (MHU), and for any appliance replaced as part of a rehabilitation project. Additionally, all HVAC units installed or replaced by SCOR’s housing programs must be heat pumps. SCOR does not follow or require LEED, NGBS, or CALGreen green building standards The SCOR provided prototype/preliminary stick-built house construction plans indicate the above requirements for appliances and HVAC units.

13. In the voluntary buyout program, should the proposer include a cost for CENST reviews for incentive or relocation options afforded to potential buyout applicants? If this is the case, does the State have an assumed number of moving incentives, LMI incentives and Market Adjustment incentives to be awarded as this may have implications on the number of CENST’s that would be needed if different CDBG eligible activities are used to define these offered incentive types.

The Offeror should not include costs for CENST reviews. The Implementation Contractor (IC) will only be responsible for identifying and making SCOR aware of potential voluntary buyout properties. The IC will identify potential buyouts, after eligibility, priority, and Tier II environmental reviews are complete and should consider this in their proposals. Buyout funding, including purchase, incentives, and demolition are outside of the scope of this solicitation. SCOR staff who are currently implementing other buyout programs will handle the buyout once the potential target is identified as set forth above.

14. The bid calls for a required phone call by the case manager to the applicant, please confirm that the State does not intend for a call center to be stood up, but rather the case manager will act as a call center. If a call center is required, please include the time in operation 9am-5pm, etc, whether this can be a remote call center, and the expected duration the call center should be in existence.

Per the Scope of Work, the Implementation Contractor is required to open three (3) intake centers, one each, in Greenwood County, Greenville County, and Aiken County. Intake centers are required to be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and, for the first three months of intake, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Intake centers will remain open after intake is complete. Per the Scope of Work, General Management #4, the Implementation Contractor must maintain a regional fixed physical office presence in the afore-mentioned three counties until SCOR agrees to close the offices. Phone communication and in person contact will be made and/or answered by IC case manager (or other) staff at these locations, as well as mobile intakes or the applicants’ homes as needed.

15. Considering the State’s allocation for Housing Programs (per page 68 of the SCOR Action Plan) as well as the Maximum Awards by Program by type (per slide 23 of the 2024 Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Program Town Hall presentation), can the State please provide the assumed number of units to be served in each category:

· Stick-built Reconstruction:

SCOR does not assume any number of units. All maximum awards and projected outcomes are for planning purposes and based on historic data. Historically, stick-built reconstructions have accounted for 19% of project types. However, 55% of MHU owners in SCOR’s three previous CDBG-DR housing programs have owned their own land. As SCOR plans to replace MHUs with stick-built homes, when the applicant also owns the land, and the applicant agrees, the percentage of reconstruction projects could be as high as 35 to 40%. All projections are estimated based on historic data, are subject to change, and are not considered binding.

· MHU Replacement (singlewide):

SCOR does not assume any number of units. All maximum awards and projected outcomes are for planning purposes and based on historic data. Historically, MHU Replacements have accounted for 41% of project types. However, 55% of MHU owners in SCOR’s three previous CDBG-DR housing programs have owned their own land. As SCOR plans to replace MHUs with stick-built homes, when the applicant also owns the land, and the applicant agrees, the percentage of MHU replacement projects could be as low as 21 to 26%. All projections are estimated based on historic data, are subject to change, and are not considered binding.

MHU Replacement (doublewide):

SCOR does not assume any number of units. All maximum awards and projected outcomes are for planning purposes and based on historic data. Historically, MHU Replacements have accounted for 41% of project types. However, 55% of MHU owners in SCOR’s three previous CDBG-DR housing programs have owned their own land. As SCOR plans to replace MHUs with stick-built homes, when the applicant also owns the land, and the applicant agrees, the percentage of MHU replacement projects could be as low as 21 to 26%. All projections are estimated based on historic data, are subject to change, and are not considered binding.

· MHU Rehabilitation:

SCOR does not assume any number of units. All maximum awards and projected outcomes are for planning purposes and based on historic data. Historically, Rehabilitations have accounted for 40% of project types. Typically, we would expect to see more stick-built rehabs than MHU rehabs. There is no reason to believe this will change significantly. All projections are estimated based on historic data, are subject to change, and are not considered binding.

· Stick-built Rehabilitation:

SCOR does not assume any number of units. All maximum awards and projected outcomes are for planning purposes and based on historic data. Historically, Rehabilitations have accounted for 40% of project types. Typically, we would expect to see more stick-built rehabs than MHU rehabs. There is no reason to believe this will change significantly. All projections are estimated based on historic data, are subject to change, and are not considered binding.

· Rental Housing:

SCOR does not assume any number of units but expects to rehabilitate approximately 100 rental housing units. This is a goal, predicated by the extreme need and dearth of affordable rental housing in the affected areas.

· Voluntary Buyouts:

SCOR does not assume any number of units but expects to buyout approximately 15 homes in the flood plain or DRRA. The number of buyouts will have a miniscule effect on the potential rehab, replacement, reconstruction pool.

a) For destroyed MHUs where the homeowner also owns the land, on which the MHU sits, SCOR will offer a new stick-built home (based on household size):

SCOR does not assume any number of units. All maximum awards and projected outcomes are for planning purposes and based on historic data. Historically, stick-built reconstructions have accounted for 19% of project types. However, 55% of MHU owners in SCOR’s three previous CDBG-DR housing programs have owned their own land. As SCOR plans to replace MHUs with stick-built homes, when the applicant also owns the land, the percentage of reconstruction projects could be as high as 35 to 40%. All projections are estimated based on historic data, are subject to change, and are not considered binding.

· 2 bedroom/2 bathroom of 1,068 sq. ft. (wide or narrow versions to fit various lot sizes/configurations)

Although impossible to determine the number of 2/2 units, demographically, the average household size of all SCOR-served CDBG-DR projects is less than two. Most reconstructions will be 2 bedroom/2 bathroom units, if history is any indicator.

· 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom of 1,347 sq. ft.

Although impossible to determine the number of 3/2 units, demographically, the average household size of all SCOR-served CDBG-DR projects is less than two. Most reconstructions will be 2 bedroom/2 bathroom units, if history is any indicator.

· 4 bedroom/2 bathroom of 1,500 sq. ft.

Although impossible to determine the number of 4/2 units, demographically, the average household size of all SCOR-served CDBG-DR projects is less than two. Most reconstructions will be 2 bedroom/2 bathroom units, if history is any indicator.

Or, if the homeowner refuses a stick-built reconstruction or some other situation prevents building a stick-built home, SCOR may offer a new MHU (based on household size):

· 3 bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide of approximately 1,100 sq. ft. (+/- 5%)

Although impossible to determine the number of singlewide 3/2 units, demographically, the average household size of all SCOR-served CDBG-DR projects is less than two. Most MHU singlewide replacements will be 3 bedroom/2 bathroom units, if history is any indicator.

· 3 bedroom/2 bathroom doublewide of approximately 1,350 sq. ft. (+/- 4%)

Although impossible to determine the number of doublewide 3/2 units, demographically, the average household size of all SCOR-served CDBG-DR projects is less than two. Most MHU doublewide replacements will be 3 bedroom/2 bathroom units, if history is any indicator.

· 4 bedroom/2 bathroom doublewide of approximately 1,500 sq. ft. (+/- 4%)

Although impossible to determine the number of 4/2 units, demographically, the average household size of all SCOR-served CDBG-DR projects is less than two. Most MHU doublewide replacements will be 3 bedroom/2 bathroom units, if history is any indicator.

b) For destroyed MHUs where the homeowner does not own the land, on which the MHU sits, SCOR will offer a new MHU (based on household size):

· 3 bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide of approximately 1,100 sq. ft. (+/- 5%)

Although impossible to determine the number of singlewide 3/2 units, demographically, the average household size of all SCOR-served CDBG-DR projects is less than two. Most MHU singlewide replacements will be 3 bedroom/2 bathroom units, if history is any indicator.

· 3 bedroom/2 bathroom doublewide of approximately 1,350 sq. ft. (+/- 4%)

Although impossible to determine the number of doublewide 3/2 units, demographically, the average household size of all SCOR-served CDBG-DR projects is less than two. Most MHU doublewide replacements will be 3 bedroom/2 bathroom units, if history is any indicator.

· 4 bedroom/2 bathroom doublewide of approximately 1,500 sq. ft. (+/- 4%)

Although impossible to determine the number of 4/2 units, demographically, the average household size of all SCOR-served CDBG-DR projects is less than two. Most MHU doublewide replacements will be 3 bedroom/2 bathroom units, if history is any indicator.

c) For destroyed stick-built homes, SCOR will offer a new stick-built home (based on household size):

SCOR does not assume any number of units. All maximum awards and projected outcomes are for planning purposes and based on historic data. Historically, stick-built reconstructions have accounted for 19% of project types. However, 55% of MHU owners in SCOR’s three previous CDBG-DR housing programs have owned their own land. As SCOR plans to replace MHUs with stick-built homes, when the applicant also owns the land, the percentage of reconstruction projects could be as high as 35 to 40%. All projections are estimated based on historic data, are subject to change, and are not considered binding.

16. RFP pg. 25, Implementation Contractor’s Requirements, #31 : The RFP indicates that SCOR is completing Tier I environmental reviews, while the Implementation Contractor will conduct up to 50% of the Tier II site-specific reviews. To promote continuity and efficiency, we are considering teaming with a subcontractor that is currently providing Tier I services to SCOR. Since the roles are distinct—SCOR retaining Tier I responsibility and the Implementation Contractor performing Tier II—can SCOR confirm that the subcontractor’s prior Tier I work would not preclude their participation on our team for Tier II reviews?

A subcontractor’s prior Tier I work, as procured by SCOR, will not preclude their participation on an Implementation Contractor’s team for and needed Tier II reviews.

17. RFP pg. 29, Duplication of Benefits: How will SCOR provide access to federal and state data systems for DOB checks?

For the purpose of DOB reviews, SCOR will provide access to FEMA IA, NFIP, and SBA data in Excel spreadsheets, as it is received from the corresponding federal agency. The Implementation Contractor will be responsible for and required to request private homeowner’s insurance data or claims from the applicant’s insurance carrier.

18. Have properties already been assessed to give an approximate percentage of stick-built homes, and MHU’s that will need to be Replaced, Repaired or Buy out? If yes, what is that percentage?

No. SCOR has not conducted damage assessments, eligibility reviews, priority reviews, duplication reviews, or Tier II environmental reviews on owner occupied home, all or part of which are required to determine project type.

Historically, over three CDBG-DR programs, 19% of housing projects have been reconstruction, 41% MHU replacements, and 40% rehabilitations. However, as SCOR intends to replace MHUs, wherein the applicant owns the land, with stick-built homes, the recon percentage is likely to shift upward and the MHU replacement percentage to shift downward.

Buyouts are limited by the budget allocated and are not likely to exceed 15-20.

SCOR has not conducted intake, via its DCM department, on any rental units.

All projections are estimated based on historic data, are subject to change, and are not considered binding.

19. Who would be responsible for well and septic tanks if county does not pass inspections and requires replacement? How many units are on public water verses private and septic wells?

The Implementation Contractor is responsible for wells and septic system replacement, should they be warranted. The Implementation Contractor will conduct septic system pumping and inspections before construction to determine if a septic system replacement is warranted. Every effort, by the Implementation Contractor, must be made to determine if a well repair, well replacement, septic system repair, or septic system replacement is needed before assigning projects to general contractors. Any well or septic issue discovered during construction will require a change order.

SCOR does not have knowledge of the percentage of private wells to municipal water or septic systems to municipal sewer. Those situations will be determined by the Implementation Contractor as part of the eligibility and pre-construction processes.

20. If temporary housing is needed for applicant, who would be responsible for the cost of housing during construction?

SCOR makes every effort to ensure that homeowners find temporary lodging with family or friends. Implementation Contractor will use best efforts and a high degree of coordination with DR case management or the FEMA funded disaster case management program to minimize temp housing costs. In the event that this effort does not prove successful, SCOR will provide for the cost of temporary housing while the home is in construction.

21. For clarification on the Rental agreements; Are they for separate units or as a whole.

Each affordable rental repair project will require a separate written agreement, between the Implementation Contractor and the landlord, stipulating that rents must remain affordable for five years after construction. The Implementation Contractor must track each project to ensure affordability and must report to SCOR.

22. Intake of applicants and processing requests. In the meeting it was said that we will process applicants, the bid says the state will process. Who will process?

The Implementation Contractor is responsible for processing applicants from intake (or receipt of SCOR intakes) to closeout or case closure. SCOR will provide approximately 500 intakes from its FEMA Funded disaster case management program to the Implementation Contractor upon start of the contract. Additional intakes (enough to ensure expenditure of funding) will be the responsibility of the Implementation Contractor.

23. Elevation. Will the state recommend the height of the structure to be built? Will this need to be certified before and after building?

SCOR does not plan to elevate any existing homes. For elevated reconstruction, elevation certificates (generated by the Implementation Contractor/General Contractor) will determine the height of the elevation. SCOR requires elevation of homes to Base Flood Elevation (BFE) plus three feet, unless local code requires more than three feet above BFE. Certification that the new home has been elevated to BFE plus three feet, or to a local code higher requirement, is required post-construction.

24. For elderly and ADA applicants, who will be responsible for moving out applicants belonging and move back in and set up?

All applicants are responsible for moving their belongings in and out of the damaged and new homes, respectively. Should an applicant require assistance, SCOR will coordinate assistance via a voluntary organization.

25. Please clarify these distinctions:

a) Item 30 on Page 34 says “SCOR will control intake, administration and documentation of warranty calls,” with the Implementation Contractor satisfying those warranty obligations. However, the pre bid call seemed to state that this will all be the responsibility of the Implementation Contractor.

SCOR will take the warranty calls, log the calls, and send the warranties to the appropriate general contractor and the Implementation Contractor. While general contractors generally perform the required work, the Implementation Contractor is ultimately responsible for its general contractors and for resolution of warranty claims. SCOR will adjudicate any warranty disputes between homeowner and general contractor or any claims deemed “non-warranty.” SCOR will determine if the warranty was adequately resolved and close the claim, as appropriate.

b) Could SCOR please confirm if the omission of a section on the Voluntary Buyout Program between Section 7 (Construction Management) and Section 8 (Training Plan) in the Technical Proposal requirements was intentional?

SCOR unintentionally omitted the Voluntary Buyout Program from the Technical Proposals, under IV. INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT. Voluntary Buyout Program is hereby included in Section 5: Intake and Eligibility Operations:

e. The Offeror will describe the procedure and workflow wherein they will identify, during the eligibility process, potential Voluntary Buyout properties. The Offeror will explain how they will communicate these potential properties to SCOR in a timely and efficient manner.

Further, Voluntary Buyout Program is hereby included in EVALUATION FACTORS, Part I, Sub. D. “Voluntary Buyout Program, Intake and Eligibility Operations, and Intake Center”.

26. Section III.E.7 says, “Implementation Contractor will, for all Affordable Rental Repair projects, ensure that the homeowner/landlord agrees to keep the rents affordable, according to HUD, for five years. Implementation Contractor must have a written agreement with the landlord referencing keeping rents affordable before any repairs can be completed. Implementation Contractor is responsible for tracking projects to ensure affordability, all reporting required by the homeowner/landlord to HUD, and reporting to SCOR, quarterly, the status of each rental unit – occupied, vacant, appropriate rent amount, etc.”

The five-year monitoring timeline for Affordable Rental Repair projects extends beyond the Q1 2030 program closeout. Will the contractor's responsibility for tracking and reporting end at program closeout, or will it continue until all written agreements have been in force for five years?

The Implementation Contractor will be responsible for monitoring the Affordable Rental Repair projects until either the grant is closed with HUD, the five-year affordability period expires, or the SCOR/Implementation Contractor contract expires, whichever is sooner. Afterward, SCRO will be responsible for monitoring the projects.

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