Housing Agencies (HAs) submit main
construction contracts for conventionally developed projects under
the Low-Income Housing program indicating approved, pre-bid budget
amounts, the actual bids, any proposed changes in the amounts, and
the final adjusted bid for each category. The collection provides
for a comparison between bids and the approved, pre-bid estimate.
The information is submitted for approval to award of a
construction contract.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.