Amendment_to_HUD_CDBG-CV_Grant.pdf

This document is an Amendment to a HUD CDBG-CV Grant issued to Pierce County, Washington, in support of eviction prevention legal representation and related services. The amendment modifies the original grant agreement to authorize the county to procure legal services through a special market condition procurement exemption, allowing for direct negotiation rather than competitive bidding. The procurement seeks an entity capable of providing comprehensive eviction prevention legal representation and related support services to eligible residents facing housing instability due to economic hardship. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement prior to the established submission deadline to be considered for this directly negotiated contract award.

The amendment is funded through HUD CDBG-CV (Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus) grant funds, which were appropriated to support communities responding to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The special market condition exemption classification indicates that Pierce County determined competitive procurement methods were insufficient to meet the urgent need for specialized eviction prevention legal services within the required timeframe. The direct negotiation approach allows the county to engage with qualified legal service providers who demonstrate the capacity and experience necessary to deliver timely, effective representation and support to prevent evictions among vulnerable populations in the county's jurisdiction.