Description
The Hancock Regional Planning Commission (acting for the Hancock County Board of Commissioners) is seeking a qualified consultant to prepare and submit the 2026 Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) grant application and to design, administer, and implement the resulting CHIP program. The work includes comprehensive housing‑needs research, development of a Community Services Resource Guide, full grant writing and submission, creation of program administration procedures, outreach to minority‑ and women‑owned businesses, lead‑paint risk assessment expertise, and ongoing program management through February 2029. The consultant must submit a sealed, lump‑sum fixed‑price proposal by the February 24, 2026 deadline.
• Conduct housing‑needs assessment, draft the Community Services Resource Guide, and complete the Planning Requirements Table for the CHIP application.
• Prepare, submit, and manage the FY 2026 CHIP grant application (including public hearings, narratives, attachments, and signatures) by the June 20 2026 deadline.
• Design and implement all program administration functions—eligibility criteria, contractor qualifications, lead‑paint compliance, environmental review, outreach, draw‑down procedures, on‑site inspections, and quarterly reporting—through February 2029.