Escambia_County_Section_3_Business_Application_CDBG-DR_(1).docx

Escambia County Section 3 Business Application

SECTION 3 BUSINESS APPLICATION

Completed applications should be submitted to:

Escambia County Attn: Section 3 Program [Grantee or Subrecipient Address] [City, State ZIP]

If you have any questions on the application process Please contact the Section 3 Program [Phone number and email]

Section 3 Business Application Checklist:

· Complete Section 3 Business Application

· Organizational Information

· Articles of Incorporation or Organization (as applicable to business type)

· Assumed Business Name Certificate

· Certificate of Good Standing or Active status (as applicable to business type)

· Partnership Agreement (if applicable)

· Organizational Chart with Job Titles and Duties

· Evidence of Business License

· Other Applicable Documentation

· Qualifying Section 3 Criteria (Check applicable qualifying criteria below and include all requested supporting documentation)

· 51% or more owned by low- or very low-income individual;

· 51% or more owned by a resident of public housing; or

· 75% of all hours worked over the prior three months worked by Section 3 workers

· Other Pertinent Information

· Insurance Certificates

· Current Financial Statement

· Statement of Ability to Comply with Public Policy

· List of all contracts for the past two years

· W-9 (see last page of this application)

Name of Business ____________________________________________________________

Physical Address _____________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________________

Mailing Address, if different ____________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP _______________________________________________________________

Owner’s Name (Please include a copy of State ID or Driver’s License) ___________________

Telephone Number, including area code __________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________________________________

Date Company was established _________________________________________________

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

All questions must be answered, and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheet(s).

The company is a: □ Sole Proprietorship □ Partnership □ Joint Venture

· Corporation (please enclose a copy of corporation papers and corporate seal)

· Limited Liability Company (LLC)

General type of work performed by your Company (i.e. general contracting, HVAC, etc):

Are you minority owned (MBE)? Yes □ No □ Woman owned (WBE)? Yes □ No □ (Optional – For reporting purposes only)

Is this business licensed to operate in the certifying locality? Yes □ No □ (Enclose a copy if yes) Please check and attach the following Business Entity documents, as applicable:

Copy of Articles of Incorporation Assumed Business Name Certificate Certificate of Good Standing Partnership Agreement Organization Chart with titles & duties Other Documentation

The Applicant must have at least the following insurance coverage for Section 3 contract work:

· Commercial General Liability on an occurrence form for:

· Bodily injury, and

· Property damage liability General Contractor limits of $2,000,000 combined single limit each occurrence covering the Project specifically, and umbrella excess liability of $5,000,000 Subcontractor limits will be $1,000,000 combined single limit occurrence, and $2,000,000 umbrella excess liability

· Worker’s Compensation:

· Statutory limits required by State Law

· Employer’s Liability: $100,000

· Comprehensive Automobile Liability

· Bodily Injury: $1,000,000 Each Person $1,000,000 Each Occurrence

· Property Damage: $1,000,000 Each Occurrence

A copy of above insurance certificates must accompany this application. Coverage shall be maintained for the life of each contract or subcontract. Lapse of coverage may result in termination of contract and/or termination of approval to participate by the certifying entity.

The Applicant must have a satisfactory record of past work. Applicants with limited or no past performance will be accepted on a “probation” basis, and will not be awarded more than one contract at a time.

Please provide evidence of ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of other contracts:

· Current Financial Statement

· Statement of Ability to Comply with Public Policy

· List of all contracts for the past two (2) years

QUALIFYING SECTION 3 CRITERIA

The Applicant must satisfy at least one of the following minimum requirements to be qualified as a Section 3 Business Concern. Please check the appropriate box(es):

· At least 75% of all hours worked over the prior three-month period worked by Section 3 workers (attach supporting documentation)

· 51% or more owned by low- or very low-income individuals as determined by current HUD income limits for the area where the individual resides (https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html)

(Attach current proof of income)

· 51% or more owned by residents of public housing

(Attach current public housing lease)

Please sign the statement below certifying accuracy and authorizing the release of information to the certifying entity for the purpose of verifying your references. We have the right to request any additional information to validate information presented.

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize the release of information to the certifying entity for the purpose of verifying my references.

Signature Date

FIELDS OF INTEREST AND EXPERIENCE

Please indicate the areas of interest and the length of experience within each capacity:

Construction-Related Services

Experience Non-Construction/Post- Construction Services

Experience

Architecture

Appraisal Services

Bricklaying

Archeology

Carpentry

Building Inspection Services

Cement/Masonry

Building Maintenance

Demolition

Catering

Drywall

Computers/IT

Electrical

Courier Services

Elevator Construction

Engineering

Engineering

Janitorial

Environmental Services

Landscaping

Fencing

Legal Services

Flooring Installation

Management Consulting

Heating

Marketing/Photography

Insulation/Siding

Printing

Iron Works

Real Estate Services

Landscaping

Security

Machine Operation

Surveying Services

Painting

Transportation

Plastering

Other:

Plumbing

Other:

Roofing

Other:

Other:

Other:

What size of jobs in the areas indicated above are preferred?

Please list the suppliers with whom you do business (include the name, address and phone number):

Please list the Subcontractors with whom you regularly do business, if any, and indicate if they are Section 3 qualified*.

A. Carpentry:

Y/N

B. Electrical:

Y/N

C. Plumbing:

Y/N

D. Roofing:

Y/N

E. Masonry:

Y/N

F. Mechanical:

Y/N

G. Painting:

Y/N

H. Other:

Y/N

I. Other:

Y/N

J. Other:

Y/N

*Section 3 qualified businesses receive preference on federally funded projects

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Have you ever been convicted of violating Federal, State or Local law in the course of discharging your duties as a contractor? YES____ NO____ If Yes, please explain: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever been disbarred from participating as a contractor in any Federal State or Local Housing program? YES____ NO____ If yes, please explain: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Are you licensed lead-based paint abatement contractor? YES____ NO____ If yes, please provide a copy of all worker supervisor and contractor licenses.

Please complete and return the attached W-9 form (found on the last page of this application) along with this application.

REFERENCES

Banks

Trades

Subcontractors

CERTIFICATION

I certify that all of the above information is correct and true to the best of my knowledge, under the penalty of law. I understand that this information will be used to determine my eligibility for the Escambia County Section 3 Program, which utilizes funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The participating agencies do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, or national origin. I understand that this application may be rejected if I withhold information requested or provide falsified information.

I understand that a Section 3 Business Concern certification is not an offer of employment. By signing this document, I give the certifying entity permission to place my contact information on a list to be shared with businesses and community partners when they are hiring for Section 3 covered projects in the area. If awarded a HUD-funded contract, I agree to comply with all federal and local reporting requirements.

*Printed Name: *Title: ________________________

*Authorized Signature: _ Date: _________________

*CORPORATE OFFICER OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN BIDS AND CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY.

FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

Date Application Received: Reviewed By: Date: Contractor: Does or Does Not qualify as a Section 3 Business Concern