Winston-Salem Choice Neighborhood
CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
Businesses that are interested in upcoming contracting opportunities, including minority, woman-owned, or Section 3 businesses, can complete the form below.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Section 3 Businesses: The Project is governed under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 3 Final Rule published last year. The Section 3 Final Rule requires that best efforts must be made to award contracts and subcontracts to Section 3 business concerns.
A Section 3 business is a business meeting at least one of the following criteria, documented within the last six-month period:
- Is at least 51% owned and controlled by low- or very low-income persons; or
- Over 75% of the labor hours performed for the business over the prior three-month period are performed by Section 3 workers; or
- Is a business at least 51% owned and controlled by current public housing residents or residents who currently live in Section 8-assisted housing
Qualify to become a Section 3 Business
Many businesses qualify as a Section 3 business and are unaware because of a lack of understanding of each qualifying criterion. A workshop will be held in the coming months to help companies learn how to qualify as a Section 3 business. Until that time, learn more about Section 3 by visiting:
Housing Authority of Winston-Salem | Section 3
HUD Finalizes Section 3 Final Rule
Frequently Asked Questions for Section 3
Minority Business Enterprises: 25% of total contract value awarded to minority-owned businesses
Women-Owned Business Enterprises: 5% of total contract value awarded to women-owned business
Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to gain certification from one of the following organizations to receive priority consideration:
Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council
If you are seeking assistance or support, we may be able to help. Please reach out to Sandra Seals at northeastwinston@mccormackbaron.com.
Current Opportunities
The request for proposals announcement is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2023. Interested construction contractors are encouraged to review the list of minimum, preliminary requirements and information to prepare to become a qualified bidder.
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