LHA Code of Ethics.pdf

This is a Code of Ethics document from the Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) in Massachusetts, dated December 2013, establishing ethical standards and conduct requirements for all LHA employees. The document serves as a foundational compliance tool for the organization, with all employees required to sign and acknowledge the code as a condition of employment. The code establishes the ethical framework and professional expectations that govern employee behavior and decision-making within the Authority.

The document is directly related to IFB 2026-25, which seeks qualified contractors to provide HVAC equipment maintenance and repair services, including the removal, replacement, installation, testing, and placement into service of boilers, domestic water heaters, and associated hot water storage tanks at various LHA-owned and managed properties. The Code of Ethics establishes the ethical standards to which the Authority holds itself and its employees accountable, ensuring that procurement processes, contractor evaluations, and project management are conducted with integrity and in compliance with established ethical guidelines. This foundational ethics document underscores the Authority's commitment to transparent and fair business practices in all contracting activities.