Renovation of a multi-residential development in Connersville, Indiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development.

Homes within Fayette County will be rehabilitated through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Each home may receive up to $25,000 for improvements. Each home will be bid individually. The work will include roof repair or replacement, ADA accessibility, heating and cooling replacement, water heater replacement, and lighting and electrical upgrades. Persons interested in placement on the bidder's list must submit their name, company name, phone number, address, email, and Federal ID number or Social Security number to the project's home inspector. Contractors must meet all county and state licensing requirements. Proof of adequate liability insurance and workmen's compensation coverage must be provided. Contractors are required to maintain liability coverage for work done throughout the construction period. The Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) has adopted a state goal of 10% participation for minority and female-owned businesses. These businesses are encouraged to participate. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (section 3). The purpose of section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by section 3 shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. Bid specifications can be obtained from the home inspector. Only bids received by the Auditors Office before the specified deadline will be considered. The envelope must be properly marked. Bids may be mailed or hand-delivered. No electronic bids will be accepted. If there are any questions regarding the program or improvements to the houses, please contact Bill MacDaniel at (765) 825-9808 Each individual home owner grant is $25,000