Scope of Services 1. Executive Contracting, Procurement, and NIFA Coordination Introduction: This component of the engagement focuses on strengthening NHCC’s contracting infrastructure, enhancing compliance with NIFA requirements, and ensuring timely, accurate, and streamlined execution of all contracting workflows. The Consultant will support departments throughout the entire contract lifecycle, including preparation, review, approval, and submission processes. Scope The consultant shall: • Oversee, manage, and refine end-to-end contracting workflows for all NHCC departments. • Coordinate all NIFA submission requirements, including contract packets, business history and disclosure forms, and NIFA-specific documentation. • Ensure timely preparation, review, and submission of contracts, amendments, renewals, extensions, and resolutions. • Support legal and procurement teams by drafting, reviewing, and improving internal contracting processes, templates, and compliance tools. • Maintain an enterprise-wide contract matrix, contract tracker, and approval workflow to ensure accuracy, transparency, and timeliness. • Identify and resolve gaps in contract history, documentation, financial terms, or NIFA approval compliance.
