CDBG 2025 Disaster Recovery Action Plan and Implementation

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is procuring consulting services for developing the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan and Implementation. The primary objective is to secure a consultant who will develop a comprehensive public action plan, create an implementation strategy, assist with program certifications, and provide technical assistance for CDBG-DR program management. Key deliverables include a detailed action plan compliant with HUD's Universal Notice and Consolidated Waivers requirements, to be completed within 90 days of the universal notice publication (currently due April 13, 2025). The RFP requires firms to demonstrate extensive experience with CDBG-DR programs and submit both technical and cost proposals with itemized, all-inclusive costs. Evaluation criteria will encompass demonstrated ability, cost, past performance, professional experience, financial stability, and overall track record. Critical procurement dates include a January 31, 2025 deadline for questions, February 4, 2025 for question responses, and a February 17, 2025 proposal submission deadline at 4:00 PM CST, with an anticipated contract start date of February 28, 2025.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The current contractor for similar services is ICF, and the agency will administer CDBG funds through Iowagrants.gov. Contractors must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number if federal funds are utilized and provide audited financial statements from the past three years. While specific program allocations remain undetermined, IEDA anticipates needs in housing development, infrastructure improvements, property buyouts, and potentially public services. The contract will have an initial two-year term with the possibility of extensions up to three years total. Proposals must include both total costs and hourly rates, with the option to include rate escalations, and can optionally propose additional services such as compliance monitoring and construction management. The procurement will be conducted through the Iowa IMPACS (Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System) platform, with Lisa Connell serving as the primary contact.