NOI - Training/Technical Assistance guidance for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Community Development Block Grant – CV (CDBG-CV)

The North Dakota Department of Commerce is seeking a sole‑source vendor to provide training and technical assistance (T/TA) for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CDBG‑CV programs. The contractor will support grant administration, develop documentation best‑practice guides, and create complete participant files for sub‑recipients over a three‑year period, with an optional one‑year renewal. The effort is limited to roughly 7‑12 hours per month and is capped at $50,000 for the initial term, with a potential renewal cap of $33,000. The agency justifies non‑competitive award based on the vendor’s prior experience and specialized knowledge. • Scope: Grant‑administration guidance, documentation best‑practices, participant‑file creation for CDBG/CDBG‑CV. • Period: Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2029 (initial), optional Jan 1 2030 – Dec 31 2031. • Budget: ≤ $50,000 (initial), ≤ $33,000 (renewal), total potential $83,000. • Effort: 7‑12 hours/month (~84‑144 hours/yr) at $235/hr. • Vendor: Community Development Strategies, LLC (Doug Carlson) – demonstrated prior performance for ND’s CDBG programs.