Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from consultants with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with implementation of the Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP). Responding firms should be qualified to provide grant administration and related services including, but not limited to: Preparation of the Environmental Review Record; Preparation of draw/disbursement requests; Assistance with the financial administration of grant funds and record keeping; Assistance with holding public hearings; Assistance with any required acquisition following the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA); Assisting the engineer/architect with the preparation of bid documents, advertising and conducting the bid opening; Assisting the applicant/grantee with Davis-Bacon and related labor requirements including weekly payroll review and employee interviews; Assisting the applicant/grantee with meeting Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements; and Preparation of close-out documents
