CDBG_Section_3_Paperwork.pdf

This document is a Section 3 Provisions and Procedures document related to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968, specifically focused on compliance requirements for contractors and subcontractors working on HUD-assisted projects. The provisions apply to contracts exceeding $200,000, including professional service contracts, and aim to ensure employment and contracting opportunities for low-income residents and businesses in the project area, particularly those in Section 3 covered areas like the City of Pittsburgh.

The document outlines detailed requirements for contractors to identify and target job positions for Section 3 area residents, with specific obligations to establish workforce targets and provide training opportunities. Contractors must also give preference to Section 3 businesses, defined as businesses that are 51% owned by Section 3 residents or that provide evidence of commitment to subcontracting with Section 3 businesses. Noncompliance can result in sanctions, termination of the contract, and potential debarment from future HUD-assisted contracts. The provisions include appendices for documenting estimated workforce breakdown and Section 3 business utilization, which contractors must complete as part of their contractual obligations.