Section 400.1160 - Competitive bids or contractual arrangements for home repairs performed pursuant to MCL 339.2403; time limitation; installation of weatherization by private for-profit companies; completion date; rules; supervision; applicability of subsection (3)(1) The department of social services may provide for home repairs to be performed either by seeking competitive bids on individual dwellings or by entering into contractual arrangements involving more than 1 dwelling. Home repairs shall be performed in accordance with section 2403 of the occupational code, Act No. 299 of the Public Acts of 1980, being section 339.2403 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Home repairs shall be completed within 60 days of the date the repairs are authorized.(2) When the department of social services authorizes the department of labor to perform the installation of weatherization measures as provided under this act, the department of labor shall ensure that private for-profit companies are offered the opportunity to perform the installation of weatherization measures. The percentage of work to be offered to private for-profit companies pursuant to this subsection shall be not less than 50% for the state fiscal year ending September 30, 1984; not less than 60% for the state fiscal year ending September 30, 1985; not less than 70% for the state fiscal year ending September 30, 1986; and not less than 75% for the state fiscal year ending September 30, 1987 and each state fiscal year thereafter. The department of labor shall ensure that weatherization measures are completed within 60 days after notification has been received from the department of social services that authorized home repairs have been completed. The department of labor shall promulgate rules pursuant to this act that provide penalties for operators or contractors failing to complete weatherization of dwellings within 60 days of authorization.(3) An individual authorized to perform installation of home weatherization measures shall be supervised by a person licensed under article 24 of Act No. 299 of the Public Acts of 1980. This subsection shall not apply until 12 months after the effective date of this act.1984, Act 35, Eff. 4/12/1984.