Procurement
McAllen Housing Commission follows the guidelines and policies of HUD, as well as local and state authorities, in our procurement processes.
In our efforts to provide housing and support services, McHC frequently contracts work from our business community. We strive for a fair, efficient, and open bidding process. Please monitor this page for current RFPs, RFQs, Bid, and Vendor information.
Submit vendor information via email or in person at:
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bflores@mcallenhc.org
Bella Flores, Procurement -
1200 N 25th St
McAllen TX 78501
BIDS, NOTICES & SOLICITATIONS
Section 3
McAllen Housing Commission is committed to compliance with HUD's Section 3 program.
What is Section 3?
Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that preference for employment, training and contracting opportunities generated from the expenditure of certain HUD funds is directed to local low and very low-income persons, particularly those who receive federal housing assistance, and businesses that are owned by or substantially employ such persons.
What does the term "Section 3 resident" mean?
A "section 3 resident" is:
- A public housing resident;
- A low- or very low-income person residing in the metropolitan area or Non-Metropolitan County where the Section 3 covered assistance is expended.
What does the term "Section 3 Business" mean?
Section 3 businesses are those that can provide evidence of meeting one of the following three criteria:
- 51 percent or more owned by Section 3 residents;
- At least 30 percent of its full time employees include persons that are currently Section 3 residents, or were Section 3 residents within three years of the date of first hire*;
- Provides evidence, as required, of a commitment to subcontract in excess of 25 percent of the dollar award of all subcontracts to businesses that meet the qualifications above.
What is HUD's Section 3 Business Registry?
The Section 3 Business Registry is a registry of businesses that have self-certified their status as Section 3 Businesses. Businesses who self-certify that they meet one of the regulatory definitions of a Section 3 business will be included in a searchable online database. The database can be used by agencies that receive HUD funds, developers, contractors, and others to facilitate the award of covered construction and non-construction contracts to Section 3 businesses. Section 3 residents are also encouraged to use the registry to identify businesses that may have HUD-funded employment opportunities.
Download Section 3 Brochure (English)
Download Section 3 Brochure (Spanish)
For more information about Section 3 - visit HUD.gov