Contracting with CDBG

The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments (COG) administers low-income housing rehabilitation and infrastructure projects on behalf of local governments in the Kerr-Tar Region.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) program is an equal opportunity employer and targets low-income, minority and women contractors, in particular, to perform CDBG work.

Contractors employed for CDBG programs must be qualified to perform the work as specified in work write-ups completed by the CDBG staff. All work completed through CDBG Funds or Single Family Rehab Funds must be completed in accordance with local, county and state building codes as well as meet guidelines as set by the Division of Community Assistance and North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.

CBDG projects begin at $5,000 and should not exceed $40,000. North Carolina State Law requires licensed contractors to perform work over $30,000. In addition, work with heating/air conditioning, electrical and plumbing work must be performed by licensed trade persons. Contractors must be able to submit proof of their state license to CDBG staff in order to submit bids.

To submit bid, a contractor must:

• Hold current lead-base paint certification
• Carry general liability insurance and workers’ compensation
• Have prior construction and/or rehab work references that can be checked
• Employ a sufficient qualified work staff and be able to provide sufficient proof
• Provide proof of financial ability to perform the work.
• Complete W-9 and Contractor’s Certification paperwork prior to bidding on any CDBG work.

For more information on current project or to obtain a Contractor’s Package, contact the CDBG staff at the Kerr-Tar COG:

 Mike Inscoe

 Community Development Rehab Engineer

 (252) 430-5332