Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Delivery and Administrative Services

The City of Cortland, New York is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Program Delivery and Administrative Services for a recently awarded $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant Project No. 285HR322-23. The selected consultant or firm will be responsible for providing a range of program delivery and administrative services, including design, contractor selection, inspections, and grant reporting, to fund a housing rehabilitation program for 14-15 owner-occupied properties in the form of 100% deferred payment loans. The required qualifications include experience administering CDBG programs that have utilized program income. Evaluation factors include qualifications, management and availability, cost, ability to interface with existing grants administration, and other community-specific criteria. Proposals are due by March 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm, and a selection will be made by March 29, 2024. The contract term is for two years.

The City is strongly encouraging M/WBE firms and Section 3 businesses to respond to this opportunity. There are no set-aside designations or participation goals specified in the RFP. The current incumbent, Thoma Development, has been awarded a substantially similar contract within the past five years. The total value of the procurement is $500,000, though the specific award amount will depend on the proposals received and the selected consultant or firm's pricing.