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Multi Family Housing


 

Rural Development administers the Multi-Family Housing 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. The table below includes the necessary documents for AIA construction contracts.

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

 

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR NEW MULTI FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS AND MAJOR REHABS.

 

RD 1924-A Guide 1 - (Contains complete Guide 1 with all the attachments, 1 through 10)

 

Advertisement for Bids RD 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 1
Instructions to Bidders AIA Document A701-1997
Attachment to Instructions to Bidders RD 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 2
Bid RD 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 3
Bid Bond RD 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 4
Compliance Statement Form RD 400-6
Certification Regarding Debarment Form AD-1048 for Contracts over $25,000
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities RD Instruction 1940-Q Exhibit A-1 for Contracts over $100,000
Notice of Award RD 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 5
Agreement Between Owner and Contractor AIA Document A101-1997
Attachment to Agreement Between Owner and Contractor RD 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 6
Certificate of Owner's Attorney RD 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 7
Contract Concurrence RD 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 8
Payment Bond RD Inst. 1924-A, Exh. F
Performance Bond RD Inst. 1924-A, Exh. G
Notice to Proceed RD 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 9
General Conditions of the Contract for Construction AIA Document A201-1997
Attachment to General Conditions of the Contract for Construction RD 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 10
Identity of Interest (IOI) Disclosure Certificate Form RD 3560-30
Identity of Interest (IOI) Qualification Form RD 3560-31
Partial Payment Estimate Form RD 1924-18
Contract Change Order Form RD 1924-7
Application and Certificate for Payment AIA Document G702-1992
Release of Claimants Form RD 1924-10
Builder's Warranty Form RD 1924-19
Project Sign Project Sign Template


Forms that require signatures should be original signatures for submission to Rural Development. When AIA forms are used, they should also be original AIA forms and not copies. Once signed, additional copies may be made for other parties.

 

REHAB AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS

 

Other Documents

Pre - Construction Checklist

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