The City of Pontiac is issuing an RFP to award a threeâyear contract (with two optional oneâyear renewals) for communityâbased public services funded by HUDâs Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Up to $347,407 is available across FY 2025â2026 and FY 2026â2027. Qualified nonprofit, governmental, or private organizations must propose services in one or more priority areas (e.g., crime prevention, drug abuse treatment, workforce development, senior services, health services, homelessness prevention, youth recreation, food assistance). Proposals must demonstrate clear community need, CDBG eligibility, measurable outcomes, and capacity to serve lowâ and moderateâincome residents. Funding is reimbursable; the City will evaluate proposals on need, eligibility, program design, outcomes, capacity, cost reasonableness, and leveraging of other resources.
⢠Funding: up to $347,407 total (â $172k FY 2025â26, $175k FY 2026â27)
⢠Contract term: 3 years, with two 1âyear renewal options
⢠Service areas: crime prevention, drug abuse prevention/treatment, education, food assistance, health services, homelessness prevention, senior services, workforce development, youth recreation
⢠Required deliverables: measurable outputs (number of residents served, outcomes) and quarterly reporting
⢠Evaluation: pointsâbased (100 total) with a minimum passing score of 80 points
⢠Submission: electronic via OpenGov (deadline not specified in text)
⢠Contact: Adam Caten, Purchasing Manager, (248) 758â3110,
[email protected]