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RESOLUTION 2007-131 B. Contractor Eligibility In order to participate in the Housing Rehabilitation Program, a contractor must be certified as eligible by the Administrator of Housing Rehabilitation and by the Florida Department of Community Affairs. Basic contractor qualifications include: 1. Current license(s) with the appropriate jurisdiction; 2. A satisfactory record regarding complaints filed against the contractor at the state, federal, or local level. 3. Insurance: $100,0001$300,000 coverage for contractor's public liability (including accidental death and bodily injury), or $300,000 comprehensive coverage and $100,000 coverage of property damage (in addition to bodily injury), with a certificate of insurance from the insurer guaranteeing ten (10) day notice to the Housing Rehabilitation Program before discontinuing coverage. Workman's Compensation, as applicable, is also required; 4. A satisfactory credit record, including: (a) references from two (2) suppliers who have done business with the contractor involving credit purchases; and (b) references from three (3) subcontractors who have subcontracted with the contractor; and (c) the ability to finance rehabilitation contract work so all bills are paid before requesting final payment; 5. Satisfactory references from at least three (3) parties for whom the contractor has done construction. 6. Absence from any list of debarred contractors issued by the Federal or State DOL, HUD, or DCA; The Housing Rehabilitation Specialist will assure that current and past performance of the contractor are satisfactory based upon readily available information, and reserves the right to check any reliable source in establishing such determination. The Housing Rehabilitation Specialist will explain the contractor's obligations under Federal Equal Opportunity regulations and other contractual obligations at the pre-bid conference, Program procedures, such as bidding and payment are also explained to the contractor. C. Disqualification Contractors may be prohibited or removed from program participation for: 1. Poor workmanship, or use of inferior materials; 16