This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Lake Forest, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The consultant will provide comprehensive CDBG program consultation and management support, encompassing tasks such as reviewing and responding to HUD-related correspondence, preparing HUD reports, advising on legislation affecting CDBG funds, handling public inquiries, conducting on-site monitoring of nonprofits, reviewing invoices, coordinating fund use/reimbursement, and other administrative duties. Additionally, the consultant will prepare the City's annual CDBG funds application, including narrative and table submissions, and inputting data into HUD's CPMP tool. They will also handle tasks related to the annual performance report (CAPER), updating IDIS with relevant data, preparing reports for public review and HUD submission, and following HUD's direction for CAPER preparation. Furthermore, the consultant will contribute to the preparation of the City's 2024-2028 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, conducting needs assessments, developing strategies, facilitating community outreach meetings, conducting surveys, and attending City Council meetings. The agreement may include additional tasks not currently specified and will cover any other services deemed necessary. The City is seeking CDBG consulting services. The services are expected to be completed within three years from contract award. The City anticipates awarding a contract with an initial term of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The City will have the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the agreement for up to two (2) additional one year terms. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the City, at its sole discretion, will not move forward with the renewal option and shall re-procure the work. Pre-proposal Requests for Clarification: January 22, 2024, 5:00pm All questions, requests for interpretations or clarifications, either administrative or technical must be requested via the City's eProcurement Q&A feature. There will be no pre-proposal meeting for this RFP.