CDBG Small Cities Grant Management

The Town of Stonington, Connecticut has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 2022-015) seeking vendors to provide comprehensive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Grant Management services within New London County. The solicitation is open from September 23, 2022, at 7:00 AM EDT through October 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT, with proposals due by the latter date and time. Vendors are expected to offer grant management services related to the CDBG Small Cities program, though specific detailed requirements are not extensively outlined in the documentation. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Susan Cullen, Director of Economic and Community Development. The RFP specifies Free On Board Destination delivery terms and allows vendors to propose their own payment terms, with no predefined line items or specific service requirements, effectively leaving vendors to develop comprehensive proposals based on their expertise in grant management.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without any specified set-aside designations or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The RFP notably lacks specific details about estimated total contract value, budget parameters, or potential award ranges. Delivery terms are standardized as Free On Board Destination, but payment terms are left to vendor discretion. The documentation provides minimal guidance on evaluation criteria or minimum qualifications, suggesting that the Town of Stonington is seeking flexible, vendor-driven approaches to CDBG Small Cities grant management services. Potential respondents are encouraged to craft proposals that demonstrate their capability to effectively manage and support the community development grant program.