RFP: CDBG Small Cities Program Application Preparation & Program Administration

The Town of Coventry, located in Connecticut, is seeking proposals for professional services related to the 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The primary objectives of this Request for Proposal (RFP) include preparing the CDBG application for submission to the Connecticut Department of Housing and providing administrative and technical services if the grant is awarded. Specifically, the selected vendor will be responsible for preparing the grant application and managing the Town's Small Cities Program Income administration. The solicitation is open to firms and individuals capable of delivering comprehensive professional services for this program. The proposal period is scheduled from March 28, 2025, at 1:45 PM EDT to April 03, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with James Drumm serving as the primary contact and available at 860-742-6324 or jdrumm@coventry-ct.gov. While the RFP does not explicitly outline detailed evaluation criteria, it appears to be a qualifications-based selection process focusing on the vendor's expertise in CDBG application preparation and program administration.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the opportunity is open to a wide range of qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The RFP indicates a delivery terms of Free On Board Destination and requests vendors to specify their payment terms. While no specific budget or estimated total value is listed in the document, the scope suggests a professional services contract centered on grant application preparation and potential program administration. The procurement is specifically associated with Litchfield County (FIPS Code 09005) and is part of Connecticut's state-level contracting opportunities. The lack of specified budget or line items implies that the selection will likely be based on the vendor's qualifications, experience, and proposed approach to supporting the Town of Coventry's CDBG program objectives.