Community Development Consulting Services

Orange County, New York is seeking community development consulting services through a Request for Proposals (RFP-CD01-25) to provide technical assistance and guidance to the County's Office of Community Development. The county is soliciting qualified professionals with at least five years of experience in federal housing and community development programs, specifically demonstrating expertise in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations covering CDBG, HOME, ESG, CDBG-DR, HOME-ARP, CPF, and NSP programs. Key deliverables include conducting environmental reviews, monitoring subgrants, preparing Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports, assisting with HUD compliance, updating policies and procedures, and providing training. The RFP evaluation will utilize a 50-point scoring matrix assessing qualifications, technical proposal, timeline, references, cost, and overall proposal completeness. Proposals are due on October 16, 2025, at 4:00 P.M., with an anticipated contract term of one year and potential extensions for up to four additional one-year periods.

The county anticipates awarding approximately $2.7 million in federal entitlement grants annually, with $1.6 million for CDBG and $1.1 million for HOME programs. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the documents, the RFP requires comprehensive compliance with local regulations, including the Pay-to-Play Local Law (Local Law No. 13 of 2013), which prohibits certain contracts with entities making specific campaign contributions. Potential respondents must complete Form A (business entity disclosure) and Form B (campaign contributions statement) as part of the proposal process. Contractors must also provide proof of insurance with specified minimum coverage levels and complete vendor registration documents, including an ACH authorization form and Supplier/Payee Application. The sample agreement indicates that monthly invoicing will occur, with payments processed within 60 days of invoice receipt, and a not-to-exceed cost will be established with any additional costs requiring prior written authorization from the County Executive.