1-NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE 545687.pdf

CITY OF DETROIT

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

NIS NO. 545687

Buyer: Elizabeth C. Ayana Johnson

EVENT / ACTIVITY DUE DATE / TIME

ADVERTISEMENT DATE 3/18/2026

RESPONSE DUE DATE * *3/23/2026 before or by 2:00 P.M. Eastern

All responses must be submitted online in

Bonfire. Late or phoned/emailed responses will not be accepted.

Respondents must register to enroll in the Bonfire Supplier Portal to download the documents and to ensure inclusion in our database www.detroitmi.gov/supplier. Instructions may be found on the City of Detroit website which includes tutorials on how to register. If you have any questions, please send an email to procurementinthecloud@detroitmi.gov or call (313) 670-6604 or (313)

670-7878.

http://www.detroitmi.gov/supplier mailto:procurementinthecloud@detroitmi.gov

1.1. NOTICE

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement hereby announces its intent to enter into a sole source contract in accordance with Detroit City Code Sections 17-5-

12(g) and 17-5-154, only one source of supply is available.

This sole source option is contemplated to identify organizations with comparable

CDBG-DR recovery training compliance expertise, experience, and demonstrated success.

1.2. DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASE

Scope of Work – The Housing and Revitalization Department

Certificate CDBG-DR Training Topics and Practical Exercises covered:

HUD Federal Cross-Cutting Requirements

Duplication of Benefits

Environmental Review

Financial Management

Monitoring and Compliance and Audit Preparation

Procurement Standards

Policies and Procedures/Process mapping

Fair Housing and Civil Rights

Program Operations and Action Plan Implementation

Davis Bacon and Labor Standards

Comprehensive Examination for Certificate of Completion

1.3. INTENDED SOURCE:

VENDOR NAME: Saint Bernard Project

VENDOR ADDRESS: 2645 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

1.4. INTENDED CONTRACT:

TERM: Two-Day Training Class, March 31, 2025 and April 1, 2026 for five (5)

Participants tuition including books and materials, Housing and Revitalization

Department, City of Detroit

TOTAL VALUE: $10,000.00 (Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars)

1.5. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS:

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any interested party that believes it can meet the requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested.

Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is able to provide the services outlined in this notice.

All responses received in writing within seven days after date of publication of this notice

(see deadline above) will be considered by the City of Detroit. A determination by the

City of Detroit not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the City of Detroit. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

1.6. MODIFICATION OF SERVICES AFTER CONTRACT APPROVAL

The City reserves the right to modify the services provided by the awardee. Any modification and resulting changes in pricing shall be made by amendment to the contract by the awardee and the

City.

1.7. NEWS RELEASE

News releases pertaining to these proposal specifications or the provisions to which they relate shall not be made without prior approval of the City and then only in coordination with the City.

1.8. MISCELLANEOUS

It shall be the responsibility of the Respondent to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the provisions of these specifications

The Respondent agrees to abide by the rules and regulations as prescribed herein by the City as the same now exists or may hereafter from time to time be changed in writing.

1.9. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

1.9.1. In accordance with Section 2-106.6 of the City Charter, this Contract shall be voidable or rescindable at the discretion of the Mayor or Inspector General at any time if a Public Servant who is a party to the Contract has an interest in the Contract and fails to disclose such interest.

1.9.2. This Contract shall also be voidable or rescindable if a lobbyist or employee of the contracting party offers a prohibited gift, gratuity, honoraria or payment to a Public Servant in relation to the Contract.

1.9.3. A fine shall be assessed to the Contractor in the event of a violation of Section 2-106.6 of the

City Charter. If applicable, the actions of the Contractor, and its representative lobbyist or employee, shall be referred to the appropriate prosecuting authorities.

1.9.4. Pursuant to Section 7.5-306 of the City Charter, the Inspector General shall investigate any

Public Servant, City agency, program or official act, contractor and subcontractor providing goods and services to the City, business entity seeking contracts or certification of eligibility for City contracts and person seeking certification of eligibility for participation in any City program, either in response to a complaint or on the Inspector General’s own initiative in order to detect and prevent waste, abuse, fraud and corruption.

1.9.5. In accordance with Section 7.5-310 of the City Charter, it shall be the duty of every Public

Servant, contractor, subcontractor, and licensee of the City, and every applicant for certification of eligibility for a City contract or program, to cooperate with the Inspector

General in any investigation pursuant to Article 7.5, Chapter 3 of the City Charter.

1.9.6. Any Public Servant who willfully and without justification or excuse obstructs an investigation of the Inspector General by withholding documents or testimony, is subject to forfeiture of office, discipline, debarment or any other applicable penalty.

1.9.7. As set forth in Section 7.5-308 of the City Charter, the Inspector General has a duty to report illegal acts. If the Inspector General has probable cause to believe that any Public Servant or any person doing or seeking to do business with the City has committed or is committing an illegal act, then the Inspector General shall promptly refer the matter to the appropriate prosecuting authorities.

For purposes of this Article: “Public Servant” means the Mayor, members of City Council, City Clerk, appointive officers, any member of a board, commission or other voting body established by either branch of City government or the City Charter, and any appointee, employee or individual who provides services to the City within or outside of its offices or facilities pursuant to a personal services contract.