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o Example: routine maintenance measures, such as a clean and tune or clogs resulting from failure to change filters regularly. • Replacements of the furnace when it could have been addressed with a repair. o All replacements must indicate the specific reasons that a repair was not feasible. • Repairs or a replacement not initiated by the EAP Service Provider. o The LSP cannot reimburse for already initiated or finished repairs or replacements. • Unoccupied dwellings. o Example: The household purchased a house and cannot move in until the furnace is repaired or replaced. • A repair or replacement for a home that is being foreclosed upon. o If the applicant can provide documentation that any outstanding arrearage has been satisfied and that the home will no longer be in foreclosure, the work can be authorized. • A furnace that is deemed to be operational after the ERR assessment. o For example, if the initial assessment shows that the furnace is operational, the LSP must not replace it. • A dwelling that currently does not have an installed heat source. o For example, this funding cannot be used for new construction. An exception can be made if the household had an inoperable heat source that was removed. • A secondary or primary heating system that is redundant. • Portable heaters being used to provide heat.
Procurement ERR contracting must follow agency's procurement rules. In addition to following an agency’s procurement policy Contractors must meet the following minimum insurance coverage requirements: o Property damage: $50,000. o Bodily injury and liability: $1,000,000. o Basic workers compensation.
Contractors Requirements • Contractors must be able to conduct pressure tests and meet standard mechanical equipment and work requirements. • Contractors must ensure that the old, inoperable heating source is removed. • Contractors must install the highest efficiency parts and heating sources possible. • Contractors must be licensed as required by pertinent laws, ordinances, regulations or codes. • Contractors must be well trained in the proper heating source installation. • Contractors must provide a warranty for work and materials in each household where service is provided. o The warranty must be in writing, with the original provided to the household and a copy to the Service Provider.