CDBG Professional Services Consultant

The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking a CDBG Professional Services Consultant through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, with involvement from Sedgwick County and Wathena City. The procurement (Event ID: 17300-EVT0010105) aims to secure a consultant who will provide technical assistance to the CDBG Director and Assistant Director, focusing on efficient implementation of Kansas' non-entitlement CDBG activities. The selected consultant will spend 60% of time on technical assistance and 40% on program support, with primary deliverables including reviewing guidelines for the Community Facilities program, recommending improvements to CDBG program outputs, ensuring alignment with best practices, and supporting operations in compliance with HUD regulations. Key qualifications require a minimum of ten years of combined CDBG leadership and consulting experience, with specific expertise in state non-entitlement CDBG programs. The contract will run from the date of award through March 31, 2027, with potential renewal for three additional twelve-month periods. Proposals are due February 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions about the RFP required to be submitted via email in MS Word format by January 25, 2025.

The state offers bidder preferences through its Bidder Preference Program and Disabled Veteran Owned Business preference program, potentially providing opportunities for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit specific compliance documentation, including a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue, forms certifying compliance with Immigration Reform Control Act, Boycott of Israel certification, and Sexual Harassment policy confirmation. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the consultant will be compensated quarterly following submission of activity reports and invoices, with bidders required to provide hourly rates and a breakdown of reimbursable costs. The work can be performed remotely with no travel expectations, and electronic submission of proposal acknowledgments is acceptable. Vendors must be officially invited to participate and must request an invitation from the Procurement Officer at least 24 hours before the bid closing date. Payment may be processed via the State of Kansas Procurement Card (P-Card), and deliverables are to be shipped to the Department of Commerce in Topeka, with a final delivery date of March 3, 2025.