Contractors encouraged to submit bids for affordable housing project
May 30, 2024
The Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Board is now accepting construction bids for the development of 10 affordable, single-family homes on Red Hawk Drive in southeast Rochester. Interested contractors have until June 14, 2024, to submit their bids online.
This project is made possible by $680,000 in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, which allowed the HRA Board to acquire 10 residential lots for this initiative.
"The American Rescue Plan Act funding has provided us with opportunities to address the need for affordable housing in our community," said Olmsted County Housing and Planning Director Dave Dunn. "We are excited to work with experienced contractors to make homeownership more accessible for families in Olmsted County."
To be eligible to submit a bid, contractors must meet the following qualifications:
- Provide documentation of a valid contractor's license in Minnesota.
- Demonstrate experience in building single-family homes per applicable codes and standards:
- Include three client references with contact information.
- Show proof of constructing at least 10 residential homes within 30 minutes of Olmsted County.
- List all single-family homes built in 2022, 2023, and 2024, including address, size, construction price, completion date, and sales price/fair market value (if known).
The contract will be awarded to the lowest bid that meets the project standards. The winning bid will be announced during the Olmsted County HRA Board meeting on June 25, 2024.
Questions?
If contractors have questions, please email Olmsted County Purchasing at Purchasing@olmstedcounty.gov.
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