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Come Work With Us

New Development Corporation is committed to using LOCAL contractors to rehabilitate our homes.

Below are some of the requirements for working with us:

 

Contractors/Sub-Contractors

  • Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises or Micro-business Enterprises are strongly encouraged to bid on projects.
  • Section 3 rules may apply to projects. These rules require at least 10% of the hard construction costs be awarded to a Section 3 eligible contractor or subcontractor. They additionally require the winning contractor sign the New Development Corporation Section 3 Business Plan. We will be available to help any interested parties through this process. The Section 3 certification is done by the City of Grand Rapids.   For more information call us or click here.
  • General Contractors shall hold a current State of Michigan Residential Builders License.
  • General Contractors will not be on the State or Federal  disbarred list.

 

Insurance Requirements

  • General Liability Insurance:  $1 Million minimum per occurrence and in general aggregate
  • The City of Grand Rapids shall be listed as an additional insured on General Liability Insurance
  • Hired and Non-Owned Auto:  $1 Million minimum per occurrence
  • Workers Compensation Insurance:  All Contractors must carry Workers Compensation Insurance regardless of company size.

 

Lead Based Paint/Asbestos

  • All of our homes are from the era that contained Lead Based Paint and/or Asbestos. All work in those areas need to be completed by a Licensed Abatement Contractor with current licensing by the State of Michigan.