If the City is awarded CDBG-DR funding, the City intends to amend or extend the contract with the selected administrator to include full grant administration services through project completion and close-out. Proposals must therefore demonstrate organizational capacity to provide a team of specialists with expertise in the following areas: Planning & Environmental Review (24 CFR Part 58 NEPA; historic preservation; floodplain management). Begin environmental review early; no bidding, contracting, property acquisition, or construction prior to Release of Funds. Contract Administration & Procurement (2 CFR Part 200; competitive procurement; wage rate request 30 days prior to bid; verification of non-debarment; inclusion of Section 3 language and Iowa Green Streets materials in bid packages as applicable). Federal Cross-Cutting Requirements (Davis-Bacon labor standards monitoring; Section 3 compliance and reporting; URA/Section 104(d) acquisition/relocation; Civil Rights and Fair Housing). Financial Management & Claims Processing (IowaGrants drawdowns; supporting source documentation; draw requests at least every six months for activity and admin; retainage and reconciliation; audit-ready files). Accounting & Audit Support (establish and maintain compliant financial management and reporting procedures; assist with audit and closeout requirements). Housing Unit / Income Verifications (24 CFR Part 5 LMI eligibility documentation; homebuyer affordability and occupancy compliance; updates to Applicant/Recipient Disclosure as needed)...
