BCHRP Announces Request for Contractor Qualifications

The Bucks County Home Repair Program (BCHRP) invites qualified contractors to participate in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to join the program.

The RFQ, which opened this week, aims to establish a pool of General Contractors (GCs) for upcoming residential construction and rehabilitation projects in Bucks County. Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOBs) are especially encouraged to submit their qualifications.

About the RFQ Process: The RFQ process will be publicly posted on the BCHRP website (https://bchrp.com) to allow additional GCs the opportunity to be added to the Contractor List. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified firms may be added to the list accordingly.

Program Information: BCHRP is a home repair partnership between Bucks County, Capital Access, Inc. and Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County with a focus on home repairs related to habitability and safety concerns, accessibility, and water/energy efficiency for owner-occupied residential homes.

BCHRP RFQ Bid Package Process: GCs who apply through the RFQ and are approved to participate in BCHRP will have the opportunity to bid on BCHRP home repair projects. BCHRP-approved GCs will receive Request for Proposal bid packages, and each project will have a separate construction contract executed per home. The program utilizes an efficient process, including case managers to assist homeowners, pre-bid meetings for proposed revisions, and a web-based construction management information system.

Innovations for Efficiency: BCHRP deploys various innovations to relieve administrative burdens, including detailed inspections, scope of work preparation, and budgets provided by the program. GCs have the opportunity to submit proposed revisions, and payments are processed every two weeks.

Qualification Requirements: GCs must meet specific criteria, including experience in residential construction, good standing with relevant authorities, registration with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office, participation in E-Verify, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements. Financial statements, references, and other documentation are also required.

How to Apply: Interested contractors should visit www.bchrp.com. Qualifications will be submitted on a rolling basis until further notice. A thirty (30) day notice will be posted when the rolling RFQ is closing. BCHRP reserves the right to close the RFQ process at its sole discretion.

Inquiries: All written questions should be directed to [email protected]. Responses to substantive questions will be posted on the BCHRP website as applicable.

For more information, please visit www.bchrp.com.