CDBG Funded Social Service Programs for Low to Moderate Income Persons

The County of Fresno, on behalf of the Department of Social Services (DSS), is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide direct assistance social service programs for low to moderate income (LMI) persons residing in the unincorporated areas of Fresno County and/or the partner cities of Fowler, Kerman, Kingsburg, Mendota, Reedley, Sanger and Selma. The contract was awarded to Marjaree Mason Center, Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County, and Westside Youth Inc., with a total maximum allocation to each organization of $42,842 per program year. The scope of work includes providing social service programs for LMI individuals in CDBG partner cities and unincorporated areas of Fresno County. • The contract is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG funds. • The contract has a maximum total annual allocation of $128,527. • The Review Committee recommended the three vendors for funding based on their demonstrated capability to provide the described services, ability to expand their service area, familiarity with the target population, and overall responsiveness to the RFP. • The contract is for the provision of social service programs for LMI individuals in CDBG partner cities and unincorporated areas of Fresno County.