TOOLS To successfully implement Section 3 requirements on construction projects Tom Crabson, CDBG Contract Compliance Officer Community Development Commission, County of Los Angeles

◄ Notify Section 3 Residents & Business concerns of economic opportunities ◄ Notify contractors and sub-recipients about their Section 3 responsibilities ◄ Include Section 3 Clause in covered contracts ◄ Monitor contractors for compliance and impose penalties for non-compliance ◄ Annual report met on a timely basis, and meet minimum goals, and/or ► Identify barriers explaining why goals were not met Section 3 “Blueprint” Community Planning and Development Monitoring (Handbook , Exhibit 22-7)

Project Manager’s File Consultant’s File Inspector’s File Tools that help the project file speak for itself and keep us on track Section 3 Project Checklist Bid Document Checklist Project File Checklist (Prime & Subcontractor) Section 3 Pre-Bid Meeting Checklist

PROJECT FILE CHECKLIST

TOOL Bid Evaluation Memorandum Business & Resident Certification Section 3 Commitment Agency Report of Contract Award Contractor’s Payroll Checklist Employment / Training Opportunity Notice Economic Opportunity Plan & Report