Home Repair Project

The City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina is requesting proposals for home repair services on two residential units through the Down East Home Consortium HOME Program, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on August 6, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Vendors not represented at the pre-bid site visit will not have their bids considered, and late arrivals will not be permitted to sign in.

The scope encompasses HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting and wallpaper, drywall and plaster, floor coverings, electrical, and roofing repairs at two properties (1513 Charter Drive and 121 Crestview Road, both built in 1953). All work must comply with North Carolina RRP Rule and 24 CFR 35 Subpart J standards. Contractors bidding on pre-1978 properties must hold RRP firm certification and provide renovator letters. Lead surveys have been completed for both properties, with lead-based paint hazards identified in multiple components including cabinets, mini-blinds, bathtubs, and sinks. All materials must be new with no reused components; workmanship carries a one-year warranty, and roof replacement work requires a two-year warranty.

The maximum DEHC HOME loan per unit does not exceed the lowest responsible bid or $50,000 for structural repairs, whichever is less, with additional allowances for lead-based paint abatement and indoor plumbing. The total property value after HOME assistance cannot exceed 95 percent of the HUD median purchase price for the area. Projects must begin within 60 days of proposal opening at the rates proposed. Contractors must demonstrate experience through at least three project references and must comply with E-Verify requirements for employees. Written questions are due August 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses posted as addenda by August 10, 2026. Proposals must include a signed receipt of any addenda and may be submitted via U.S. Mail, FedEx, UPS, or hand delivery only; faxed and emailed proposals will not be accepted. Contact Alicia Gaines at 252-972-1227 or the City of Rocky Mount Purchasing Department.