Contractor Application

Overview

This document is a Contractor's Application Packet for the Altoona Redevelopment Authority Land Bank. It outlines the requirements for contractors interested in participating in the House Building and Rehabilitation Programs. The application must be completed clearly, comprehensively, and notarized.

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide the following information and documentation:

• Firm Details: Name, business structure (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, or LLC), and supporting documentation listing owners and authorized signatories.
• Contact Information: Physical address, Federal Tax ID or Social Security Number, telephone numbers (office and cell), fax number, and web address.
• Business Certifications: Indication of status as a Minority Business Enterprise, Women’s Business Enterprise, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, VOSBE (Veteran Owned Small Business), or SBE (Small Business Enterprise). Certification must be provided if "Yes" is selected.
• Demographics: A table to report the number of employees by race (White, Black/African American, Asian, etc. ) and Hispanic origin.
• Operational History: Date the firm was organized, number of full-time and part-time employees, and a list of sub-contractors used for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.
• Licensing: Copies of the Bureau of Consumer Protection Registration (with registration number) and the City’s Business Privilege License.
• Contract History: Disclosure of any past defaults or failures to complete contracts, with an explanation if applicable.
• Project Portfolio: A list of three major projects recently completed in the Altoona or Blair County area, including approximate cost, date of completion, address, and a contact person.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Certification

The packet includes an Attachment II requiring the contractor to certify that they are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Key points include:

• Non-Discrimination Policy: The firm agrees not to discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, or military status.
• Scope: This applies to recruitment, compensation, training selection, and promotion/termination decisions.
• Consequences of Non-Compliance: Failure to comply may result in contract cancellation, termination, or suspension. The company may also be removed from the Approved Contractors List.
• Subcontracting: The EEO provisions must be included in every subcontract, sublease, or purchase order related to City of Altoona contracts.