Professional Administrative Services for Hocking County’s Community Development Block Grant Program

Hocking County is seeking a qualified firm to serve as the sole “Agency” for administering its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The contractor will manage the entire grant lifecycle—from citizen‑participation planning, application preparation, environmental review, and procurement of engineering/architectural services, to contract enforcement, labor‑compliance monitoring, financial draw requests, status reporting, and post‑project audits. A significant portion of the work involves delivering quarterly fair‑housing outreach to targeted residents, senior centers, schools, and community organizations throughout the 2026‑2027 grant period. • Administer all CDBG administrative, financial, and compliance functions for Hocking County. • Conduct quarterly fair‑housing outreach (presentations and material distribution) to designated audiences. • Manage procurement, bidding, contract enforcement, wage‑rate verification, and coordination with Ohio Department of Development. • Produce grant status reports and support program monitoring/audits after project completion. • Provide staffing, expertise, and equipment to start services promptly and sustain them through the two‑year grant window.