Specifications include, but are not limited to: Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) the Office of Purchasing & Contracting on behalf of the Agency of Administration (hereinafter the “State”) is seeking to establish contracts with one or more service providers (regional planning commission, regional development corporation, or other similar instrumentality; to a private for-profit or non-profit contractor; or to a combination of these) to provide technical and administrative services to assist municipalities with high need that may be eligible for State or federal funding for the following activities: 1.1.1.Community needs assessment. Conducting a review of community assets and needs, strategic planning, and identifying potential eligible projects, including in the following categories: A. Water supply and wastewater infrastructure; B. housing; C. community recovery, workforce development, and business support; D. climate change mitigation and resilience; and E. other community economic development projects identified by a municipality and approved by the Agency of Administration. 1.1.2.Opportunity assessment. Assessing the technical assistance and funding available from State, federal, and private sources; evaluating eligibility and compliance requirements; and conducting a feasibility analysis of whether the municipality has, or can develop, the capacity to complete a project and meet applicable requirements. 1.1.3.Application and permit assistance. Providing technical and administrative assistance with completing funding applications, permit applications, and satisfying initial regulatory requirements.
