Technical assistance for grants management

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement is announcing a sole-source procurement under Detroit City Code Sections 17-5-12(g) and 17-5-154 for technical assistance services to the Housing and Revitalization Department, with responses due October 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST through the EUNA Bonfire Supplier Portal. This is not a competitive procurement; the intended sole-source vendor is Gate House Strategies LLC, located at 5834 North Kings Highway, #4627, Alexandria, VA 22303. Any interested party believing it can meet the requirements may submit evidence of capability within seven business days of publication.

The scope includes comprehensive technical assistance for HUD-funded grants management, program design and development aligned with HUD regulations and national best practices, compliance and monitoring systems, staff training for approximately 250+ HRD staff and program partners, subrecipient oversight enhancement, policies and procedures development, written agreement and project file review for HUD compliance, and assistance with unresolved HUD or audit findings. Services will be delivered through task orders developed collaboratively between the contractor and HRD, with each task order specifying detailed tasks, timelines, personnel assignments, hourly rates, and deliverables subject to HRD Director approval.

The total contract value is $42,500 for a one-year term. The City reserves the right to modify services and pricing through contract amendment after award. Respondents must submit a completed Respondent Questionnaire documenting qualifications, at least three relevant projects completed within the last five years, staffing and capacity details including organizational chart and resumes for key personnel, and disclosure of any claims, lawsuits, or contract terminations from the past ten years. All proposed subcontractors must not appear on the City of Detroit's debarred and suspended suppliers list. Questions are due October 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Late, phased, or emailed responses will not be accepted.