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Commissioners reassign two CHIP home-repair contracts and debate local bidding trends

6424181 · September 13, 2025
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The board approved two Community Development (CHIP/LSO) contract awards after an original contractor withdrew; commissioners discussed out-of-county bidders and limits on local preference under federal funding rules.

The Lorain County commissioners on Sept. 12 approved replacement contractors for two housing rehabilitation projects funded by Program Year 2023 CHIP and LSO accounts after the originally selected contractor declined to sign.

One contract was reassigned for work at 377 E. 40th Street, Lorain, for homeowners Daniel and Karen La Bella; staff said Silver Leaf Contract (Canton) was the next most responsible bidder and will perform roof replacement…

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