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BID RESPONSE LABELProposals sent by U.S. Mail should be addressed to Director of Purchasing, Town of Manchester, 494 Main Street, P.O. Box 191, Manchester, CT 06045-0191. Proposals hand delivered by Federal Express, United Parcel Service or other persons shall be delivered to Director of General Services, Town of Manchester, 494 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040. The appropriate pre-addressed label below must be affixed to the envelope containing your proposal.THIS LABEL FOR USE WITH UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY9715516637000BID NO. 20/21—46 CDBG-CV CONSULANTTO BE OPENED:(DATE): JANUARY 27,, 2021(TIME):4:00 P.M.TO:DIRECTOR OF PURCHASINGTOWN OF MANCHESTERLINCOLN CENTER494 MAIN STREETP.O. BOX 191MANCHESTER, CT 06045-01919715516637000THIS LABEL FOR USE WITH HAND DELIVERY (I.E., FED EX, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE)BID NO. 20/21-46 CDBG-CV CONSULTANTTO BE OPENED:(DATE): JANUARY 27, 2021(TIME):4:00 P.M.TO:DIRECTOR OF PURCHASINGTOWN OF MANCHESTERLINCOLN CENTER494 MAIN STREETMANCHESTER, CT 06040Request for ProposalsCDBG-CV Consulting ServicesGeneral Services Department494 Main St.Manchester, CT 06040(860) 647-3031Fax (860) 647-5206Proposals Due: Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 by 4:00pmRequest for ProposalsTown of ManchesterCDBG-CV Consulting ServicesIntroductionThe Town of Manchester is soliciting proposals from individuals/businesses to provide consulting services in the form of technical assistance, grant administration and program management related to administration of the town’s CDBG-CV funds. These funds were provided through the CARES Act to state, county and local governments who receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Manchester received CDBG-CV funds totaling $812,580. FundingThis RFP relates to a federally funded project. The project will be subject to all applicable federal contract requirements and any and all applicable federal regulations. The Town encourages participation by Section 3, disadvantaged, minority, small and women-owned individuals and businesses.To receive federal funds from HUD, the selected company/consultant must have an active SAM registration prior to signing a contract with the Town. The selected company/consultant must obtain a DUNS number to begin the registration process in the federal System of Awards Management () system. To obtain or update a Dun &Bradstreet Number for US Government Contractors or Grantees: or contact govt@ or (866) 705-5711. Once the company/consultant receives a DUNS number, use it to register in by clicking “Create User Account” or “Register/Update Entity”. For more information contact the SAM helpdesk or (866) 606-8220. Request for ProposalsThe Town of Manchester is seeking proposals from qualified, experienced professional consultants to provide consulting services related to grant administration and program management of the town’s CDBG-CV funds. The prospective Consultant should be well-versed in the federal regulations and requirements associated with federal Community Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The Consultant should have three to five years’ experience in a consulting and/or management capacity with HUD and CDBG funding. Priority will be given to applicants with experience managing CDBG-CV funds for other municipalities, counties and/or state governments.Consultant responsibilities will include but may not be limited to: Responsibility for administration of the CDBG-CV grant with assistance from the Community Development Program Manager. Technical assistance on all aspects of the CDBG-CV grant process to include:Revisions to Manchester’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) in compliance with CDBG-CV regulations. As needed, this will include recommendations for additional modifications and updates to the plete required revisions to FY2020 Action Plan as required by the Substantial Amendment process.Assist with review of funding applications for feasibility and eligibility.Guidance on development of forms, such as the sub-recipient agreement, to ensure compliance with HUD regulations (such as DOB requirements).Assist with oversight of and technical assistance to funded sub-recipients.Provide direct assistance to sub-recipients with modifications to program design and execution.Provide review of documentation and other assistance as needed to ensure compliance with all applicable federal regulations. General procedural oversight:Establish timeline and order of operations to ensure compliance with CDBG-CV requirements including: CPP revisions, issuance of public notice and 5 day comment period, approval by Board of Directors, creation of a substantial amendment for submission to HUD.General program assistance as needed.All services listed above – and any additional services mutually agreed upon – shall be completed in full compliance with federal regulations and CDBG-CV requirements.Anticipated ScheduleThe Town reserves the right to amend dates. The anticipated schedule is as follows:RFP issued – Wednesday, January 13th, 2021RFP due date – Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 Selection of Consultant – Thursday, January 28th, 2021 Submission RequirementsConsultants responding to this request shall submit one (1) electronic version and one (1) original proposal placed in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “CDBG-CV Consulting Services”, RFP # 20/21-46 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 to: By US Postal Service:Director of General ServicesTown of Manchester,Lincoln Center494 Main StreetP.O. Box 191Manchester, CT 06045-0191. Hand Delivered, FedEx, UPS:Director of General ServicesTown of Manchester494 Main StreetManchester, CT 06040 The pre-addressed label enclosed in this packet must be affixed to the envelope containing your proposal.The following information is required as part of a complete submission: Contact information for Consultant or Firm’s personnel assigned to this project.Resume of Consultant or Firm’s key personnel. Professional references from at least two municipalities that have retained your firm to complete federal HUD/CDBG reporting and/or grant management. Proposed cost of consulting services: fee structure, billing rates, hourly rates, etc.The ability, skill, financial and other resources necessary to perform the work and/or provide the services outlined in the “Request for Proposals” section.If applicable, links to reports referenced in #3 and any other work of relevance. A statement of conflicts the proposing firm or its employees may have regarding these services. If no conflict exists, please state so.Form W-9Consultant Selection ProcessProposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Quality of proposal for accomplishing tasks outlined under “Request For Proposals”.Proposed project costProposals must be complete, accurate and responsive to the RFP requirementsDemonstrated experience of the Consultant or Firm’s personnel assigned to project GENERAL PROVISIONSThe Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in whole or in part and to waive any informalities or technical defects in any proposal. Non selection of any proposal will mean that another acceptable proposal was deemed to be more advantageous to the Town of Manchester or that no proposal was accepted. The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer, and requires an affirmative action policy for all of its Contractors and Vendors as a condition of doing business with the Town, as per Federal Order 11246. By submitting a Proposal for this Request for Proposal, all vendors and contractors agree to this condition of doing business with the Town and should the Town choose to audit their compliance, the vendor agrees to cooperate fully. Any act or acts of misrepresentation or collusion shall be a basis for disqualification of any proposal or proposals submitted by such persons guilty of said misrepresentation or collusion. In the event that the Town enters into a contract with any bidder who is guilty of misrepresentation or collusion and such conduct is discovered after the execution of said contract, the Town may cancel said contract without incurring liability, penalty or damages. All deliveries of commodities or services hereunder shall comply in every respect with all applicable laws of the Federal Government and/or the State of Connecticut. Purchases made by the Town of Manchester are exempt from payment of Federal Excise Taxes and the Connecticut Sales Tax and such taxes must not be included in bid prices. Assignment by the successful respondent to a third party of any contract based on the Request for Proposal or any monies due is prohibited and will not be recognized by the Town of Manchester unless approved by the Town in writing. The Town will not be liable for any costs incurred in the preparation of the response for this Request for Proposal. All proposal submissions and materials become property of the Town and will not be returned. Respondents to this RFP are hereby notified that all proposals submitted and information contained therein and attached thereto shall be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act after evaluation and award decisions have been made. The contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Manchester and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorney’s fee of counsel selected by the Town of Manchester, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work, and/or the supplying of materials, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (a) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of use resulting therefrom and (b) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.FEDERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONSThis Contract will be funded in whole or in part with federal funding. As such, federal laws, regulations, policies and related administrative practices apply to this Contract. The most recent of such federal requirements, including any amendments made after the execution of this Contract shall govern the Contract, unless the federal government determines otherwise. This section identifies the federal requirements that may be applicable to this contract. The Vendor is responsible for complying with all applicable provisions, updates or modifications that occur in the future relating to these clauses. To the extent possible, the federal requirements contained in the most recent version of the Uniform Administrative Requirements for federal awards (Uniform Rules) codified at 2.C.F.R., Part 200, including any certifications and contractual provisions required by any federal statutes or regulation referenced therein to be included in this contract are deemed incorporated into this contract by reference and shall be incorporated into any sub-agreement or subcontract executed by the Vendor pursuant to its obligations under this Contract. The Vendor and its sub-contractors, if any, hereby represent and covenant that they are have complied and shall comply in the future with the applicable provisions of the original contract then in effect and with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules and local policies and procedures, as amended from time to time, relating to Work to be performed under this contract.Civil Rights The following requirements apply to the underlying contract: Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12132, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity requirements apply to the underlying contract: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, retaliation or disabilities.Suspension and Debarment This Contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 49 CFR Part 29. As such, the Contractor is required to verify that none of the Contractor, its principals, as defined at 49 CFR 29.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as defined at 49 CFR 29.940 and 29.945.Retention of RecordsThe Consultant shall maintain such records for a period of seven (7) years from the date of expiration of this Agreement, or if such records become the subject of audit findings, they shall be retained until such findings have been resolved, whichever is later. ................
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