CDBG – Disaster Recovery Housing Rehabilitation And Reconstruction Program Administration Services

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is soliciting proposals for administration services for its CDBG-DR Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program, with a pre-response conference on November 9, 2026 via Microsoft Teams and proposals due December 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

The contractor will manage the program lifecycle: outreach, intake, eligibility determination, duplication of benefits analysis, damage assessments, environmental review coordination, contractor procurement, construction administration, financial management, compliance monitoring, and reporting. Work must comply with 24 CFR Part 58, HUD's Universal Notice on CDBG-DR, and 2 CFR Part 200. Program funds serve unmet housing needs in HUD-designated Most Impacted and Distressed counties following two federally declared disasters: DR-4751 (December 2023 Tornadoes) with $2,590,375.00 allocated and DR-4832 (September 2024 Tropical Storm Helene) with $31,860,726.00 allocated, totaling $34,451,100.00.

Respondents must provide evidence of financial stability, including bank references, credit references, and current credit ratings from recognized agencies, along with mandatory certifications and assurances. Three professional references from similar projects completed within the past five years are required.

The contract period extends up to five years, with total maximum liability not to exceed $1.6 million if full program funding is required to meet unmet housing needs. Compensation is based on hourly rates for sixteen labor categories, including Program Director, Construction Manager, Environmental Review Specialist, Housing Inspector/Damage Assessor, and Financial Manager.

Technical responses are scored on a 100-point scale: General Qualifications and Experience (20 points), Technical Qualifications, Experience and Approach (60 points), and Cost Proposal (20 points). Contract award is anticipated December 21, 2026, with the contractor signature deadline January 6, 2027.