Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) General Grant Management Services

The contract is for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) general grant management services. The vendor, HORNE LLP, will provide technical assistance and administrative support to facilitate the development of the Action Plan for disaster recovery. The contract includes tasks such as public outreach and communications, program administration, and grant compliance and monitoring. The contract has a term of three years, with the option to renew for an additional three years. The total contract amount is $62,555,830. Key aspects of the contract include: • Public outreach and communications plan development and implementation • Program administration, including developing program standards and policies, determining eligibility criteria, and identifying priority of needs • Grant compliance and monitoring, including assisting with other County needs related to management of CDBG-DR programs • Action Plan development, including technical assistance and support for the development of the Unmet Needs Assessment and Mitigation Needs Assessment • Stakeholder engagement and consultation, including community meetings, focus groups, and interviews with key local organizations • Coordination with the County to design and host stakeholder engagement sessions • Development of a shared vision and goals for the recovery process • Establishment of a collaborative and inclusive planning process • Provision of training and capacity-building opportunities for County staff • Ensuring compliance with federal regulations and guidelines, including those related to accessibility and inclusivity