CDBG Small Cities Program Application - Preparation & Administration

The Town of Guilford, Connecticut, located in New Haven County, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP-1-2223) seeking professional and technical services to prepare a 2023 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for submission to the Connecticut Department of Housing. The primary objective is to secure a consultant who can comprehensively draft the grant application and provide professional administration and technical services to implement grant activities if awarded. Specific deliverables include preparing the detailed CDBG application, demonstrating the town's community development needs, and developing a comprehensive implementation strategy for potential grant-funded activities. The solicitation period is precisely defined, opening on April 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM EDT and closing on April 24, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. Interested firms or individual professionals are required to submit comprehensive proposals that showcase their expertise in grant writing, municipal development, and CDBG program administration. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Joan Fain, located at 31 Park Street/400 Church Street in Guilford, Connecticut.

The RFP does not explicitly outline any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The solicitation appears open to all qualified vendors, with no predetermined limitations on firm size, background, or specific industry experience beyond the ability to prepare CDBG applications and provide subsequent administrative services. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. Notably, the RFP does not provide an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific financial parameters for the proposed work. Potential respondents are advised to carefully review the complete RFP documentation and contact Joan Fain directly with any questions or clarifications regarding the scope of services, submission requirements, or administrative details of the grant application process.