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Multi Family Housing

Small Rehabs and Special Contracts

(Typically less than $100,000)

Rural Development administers the Multi-Family Programs out of its Area Offices in Bangor, Lewiston, Scarborough, and Presque Isle.

Projects funded by RD shall be prepared in accordance with ADA/AG (American's with Disabilities Act/Accessibility Guidelines), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Departmental Regulations at 7 CFR15b as well as UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards). The Owner shall contract with an Architect/Engineer for design of accessibility issues.

All documents must be reviewed for completeness by Rural Development prior to going out to bid, or acquiring quotes. The table below includes the necessary documents for Rehab contracts.

Owner/Architect Agreement - AIA B141-1997 (Parts 1 & 2) plus RD 1924-A Guide 4 OR RD Form 1942-19

Small Rehab and Special Contracts

Owner/Contractor Agreement Form 1924-6
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities RD Instruction 1940-Q Exhibit A-1 for Contracts over $100,000
Compliance Statement, EOE Form RD 400-6 for Contracts over $10,000
Certification Regarding Debarment Form AD-1048 for Contracts over $25,000
Builder's Warranty Form RD 1924-19
Release of Claimants Form RD 1924-10

Forms that require signatures should be original signatures for submission to Rural Development. Once signed, additional copies may be made for other parties.

Pre - Construction Checklist

Sample Specification Checklist (all 4 in excel form) for doors(pdf), windows(pdf), roofing(pdf), and siding(pdf)