HUD Releases Public Housing Contract General Conditions Forms

HUD released updated 5370 forms with no material changes. The forms expire on 3/31/2020.

PHAs must incorporate the required clauses contained in HUD Form 5370, 5370-EZ, 5370-C Section I and Section II to all applicable solicitations and contracts.

  • Construction or Development Contracts greater than $150,000. Incorporate the clauses contained in Form HUD-5370, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction and the applicable Davis-Bacon wage decision.
  • Construction or Development Contracts between $2,000 and $150,000 Incorporate the clauses in HUD-5370EZ General Conditions of the Contract for Small Construction/Development Contracts.
  • Non-Construction Contracts (without maintenance work) greater than $150,000. PHAs must incorporate the clauses contained in HUD-5370-C Section 1 General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts.
  • Maintenance contracts (including non-routine maintenance as defined at 24 CFR 905.200) greater than $2,000 but not more than $150,000 – use HUD 5370-C Section II General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts.
  • Maintenance Contracts (including non-routine maintenance work) greater than $150,000. Incorporate the clauses contained in  HUD-5370-C Section I and Section II, General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts.

PHAs may use the following methods to incorporate mandatory clauses and applicable wage decisions into bid specifications, RFPs and RFQs and subsequent contracts.

  • Attach the HUD form(s), and/or wage decision(s), as printed (please note: HUD forms may not be revised without prior HUD approval).
  • Incorporate the clauses of the applicable HUD form and wage decision into other documents that are attached to the solicitation documents and subsequent contract.