The Housing Repair and Weatherization Department provides services for qualifying households that typically are privately owned. The department funds building improvements for both owner-occupied and rental households, including single-family, multifamily and mobile home structures.

The department solicits construction proposals for individual projects, frequently for specialties within particular projects. Typical contracts for single family and mobile home improvements range from less than $1,000 to over $20,000. Multifamily construction contracts may exceed $100,000.

Housing Repair and Weatherization Offering Requests

Bid Documents

Rehabilitation specialists solicit bids by mail from at least three contractors who have indicated interest in participating in projects. In addition, bid documents for larger projects are posted on a public bulletin board, located in the Housing Repair and Weatherization office at 5200 Southcenter Blvd, Ste. 280, Tukwila, WA 98188.

Bid Deadline

Contractors must submit their proposals by the bid due date specified in the documents. Late proposals will not be considered. Department contact: JoAnn Taylor or Delores Mackey at (206) 214-1240

Contractors List

Generally, if you comply with our program guidelines, we can add you to our contractors list, a roster of businesses prequalified for housing repair and weatherization projects. If you wish to register with us, please call either Delores Mackey or JoAnn Taylor at (206) 214-1240.

Contractors repair a rotted deck.

Requirements

To perform weatherization and housing repair for the King County Housing Authority, contractors must complete the Contractor Registration Packet (PDF). You must also submit certificates of insurance and copies of your contractor’s license, W-9 Form and, if applicable, your certification as a WMBE business. Insurance requirements are detailed in the packet and on this web page.

Insurance requirements are $2 million general liability with an “Additional Insured Endorsement” that covers KCHA and funding entities and $500,000 automobile liability coverage. Contractors whose work will likely bring them into contact with lead-based paint must supply additional documents detailed later in this section. See the complete list of requirements for performing KCHA housing repair and weatherization work below:

Certificate of Insurance for General Liability with minimum coverage of $1 million for each occurrence and $2 million aggregate.
Additionally Insured Endorsement covering KCHA and funding entities.
Copy of current Washington contractor's license.
W-9 form noting your federal tax identification number.
If applicable, certification as a women or minority business enterprise (WMBE). The Housing Authority encourages relationships with WMBEs. If you are a minority- or women-owned firm, you can apply for certification through the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises. Please submit a copy of your certification letter to our office.

As your current contractor's license and insurance policies reach their expiration dates, please arrange for renewals and submit copies to our office.

Lead-based Paint Work Requirements

In general, buildings constructed prior to 1978 require attention to possible lead paint issues, and this includes a high percentage of the homes participating in our programs. All contractors who may work with lead paint hazards must be approved by the Housing Authority to do this work. Contractors will be required to follow a protocol of safe work practices (SWP). Contractor work with lead hazards may have to pass a follow-up clearance test.

All work potentially disturbing lead hazards must take place in compliance with OSHA and WISHA requirements. In addition to the forms detailed above, contractors working with lead paint hazards must supply the following:

Certificates of Safe Work Practices (SWP):All crew members whose work may disturb lead-based paint must be certified. HUD and KCHA provide one-day training in safe work practices (call KCHA at (206) 214-1240). Contractors also may choose a more ambitious course involving EPA certification. With the EPA training, you could become certified as a lead paint abatement contractor (for more information, contact the local EPA office) or have a crew leader become EPA-certified as a supervisor. The supervisor must be available to provide guidance to other contractor crew members in the use of appropriate techniques for working with lead hazards. Both of these options require several days of training, passing tests and paying fees associated with obtaining certifications. Contractors must submit copies of EPA certifications to become approved to work with lead surfaces in conjunction with our home repair and weatherization programs.

Pollution Occurrence Insurance (POI): POI is required for some contractors participating in the weatherization program. Minimum POI coverage of $500,000 each occurrence and $500,000 general aggregate is required. Contractors whose work may create lead paint hazards while installing weatherization improvements must carry POI. Lead-based paint is presumed to exist on most homes constructed prior to 1978, and some weatherization activities may disturb that paint. Typical weatherization contractors requiring POI include air sealers, window installers and those providing related repairs (e.g. mechanical ventilation). Contractors typically not required to carry POI include electricians, plumbers, roofers, pest controllers, septic/sewer installers and most general contractors.

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