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inspections, knowledge of building techniques and building materials, the ability to prepare rehabilitation --project work write-ups/bid specifications, the ability to communicate tactfully to contractors, builders, and owners, and the ability to read and understand construction plans. For each rehabilitation project: • The contractor/building inspector visits the house for an initial inspection to inspect all major systems of the identified house (roof, structure, plumbing, electric, HAVC, septic, foundation, etc.) and to determine if the house is structurally sound and if it can be rehabilitated, and to determine generally what needs to be done to rehabilitate the housing unit. • The contractor/building inspector also takes before digital pictures and provides those pictures to the county with the -initial -inspection report. • After receiving notice from the county, the -contractor/building inspector performs a detailed inspection, prepares a detailed work write-up (work to be done must meet the county's Local Housing Assistance Plan requirements, as well as requirements of the Minimum Standards for Rehabilitation of Residential Properties, copy attached),_ prepares a- cost estimate, and submits the work write-up and cost estimate to the county staff (a sample work write-up is attached). • The contractor/building inspector is prohibited from providing his or her cost estimate to anyone except county staff prior to bid opening. • The contractor/building inspector _ conducts a pre-bid walk-thru for rehabilitation contractors interested in bidding on the project. • The contractor/building inspector reviews bids submitted for the project and provides comments to county staff. • The contractor/building inspector reviews and approves any change orders submitted for the project. • After the rehabilitation contractor completes the job, the contractor/building inspector visits the job and prepares a punch list of • When there is a request for payment, the contractor/building inspector inspects the work and determines if the job was done satisfactorily. • The contractor/building inspector also takes after digital pictures and provides those pictures to the county. • The contractor/building inspector will be the main contact person between the homeowner and the contractor performing rehabilitation work activities. SmeadSoft Reprint Date: Wednesday, December 14,2016 - 11:53:44 - BCC:1826 Attachment Id 1, Page 64