HRA seeks state guidance on I Triple R use for Harborview repairs as funding rules complicate procurement
Cook County HRA raised procurement and prevailing-wage questions tied to an I Triple R award for Harborview repair work; staff is pursuing official guidance and prefers using available funds rather than returning state money if possible to preserve housing units.
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HRA staff updated commissioners about unresolved questions over eligible uses and procurement rules for state I Triple R funds (referred to in the meeting as I Triple R/ITRRR) tied to the Harborview property. The owner and HRA staff want to use the state award to preserve units but need clarity on whether prevailing wage, project labor agreements and public-bid processes apply to the specific scope of work.
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