38419_Aug_24_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Lebanon, Connecticut, for professional and technical services to administer a 2026 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. The solicitation seeks qualified firms or individuals to provide administrative and technical support for implementing CDBG activities, including program income management, during the contract period if approved. The scope additionally encompasses advisory services for related federal and state funding programs such as STEAP (Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program), Section 108 loans, and USDA programs to address local community development and housing needs. The solicitation opened August 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT with proposals due August 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The vendor question-and-answer period ran from August 11, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. EDT through August 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. EDT. No contract term, renewal options, award date, or site visits and bidder conferences are specified in the available documentation.

The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Pricing terms are vendor-specified with free on board destination delivery terms and vendor-specified payment terms. All qualified vendors are eligible to respond with no set-asides or incumbent information indicated. The contract will be funded through the 2026 Small Cities Community Development Program and potentially through related federal and state funding sources including STEAP, Section 108, and USDA programs. Evaluation criteria will assess consultant qualifications, proposed methodologies, cost-effectiveness, and capacity to manage multiple funding streams and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Inquiries should be directed to Sarah Hill, Town of Lebanon, 579 Exeter Road, Lebanon, Connecticut 06249, at 860-642-6100 or SHill@LebanonCT.gov.