Community Development Block Grant Program Delivery and Administrative Services

The Vendor is required to provide Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program services for financial assistance to eligible cities, towns and villages in order to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing and suitable living environments, as well as expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.
- Rehabilitation Program:
•Provide final design for all rehabilitation activities;
•Establish or update eligible contractors list;
•Identify all eligible properties and contact homeowners;
•Establish rehabilitation guidelines;
•Provide client intake and qualification;
•Perform preliminary property inspections, prepare work write-ups and cost estimates;
•Assist homeowners in contractor selection;
•Bid all work;
•Encumber contracts;
•Prepare loan documents or deferred payment agreements;
•Work with Town's legal counsel placing mortgages on project properties, if required;
•Provide all necessary final inspections;
•Act as liaison between Town, property owner, and contractor;
•Monitor total expenditures on all properties and provide data on program for all reports;
•Provide an EPA Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor to assure program complies with Lead Based Paint Hazard requirements;
•Provide BPI certified energy audits for each project.
- General Administration:
•Prepare all necessary contract and payment documentation;
•Maintain separate grant accounting system;
•Prepare and submit status of fund reports and other reports to Town as directed;
•Work with Town to assure all accounting is included in Town accounting system.