CDBG PRO Housing Round 2: Addressing Zoning, Permitting, & Building Code Barriers to Affordable Housing

The Dane County Department of Human Services is soliciting proposals under RFP GR_4271_PROHOUSING for implementation-ready planning and policy activities aimed at removing zoning, permitting, and building code barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. This initiative requires municipalities to propose regulatory changes, such as land-use code amendments and streamlined permitting procedures, that align with the FY24 HUD PRO Housing Notice of Funding Opportunity and the Dane County Regional Housing Strategy. The project features a six-year period of performance estimated to run from February 10, 2025, to September 30, 2030. Proposals must be submitted via the County's eProcurement Portal by November 14, 2026. Evaluation is based on a scoring system where CDBG/PRO Housing Goals, specifically the Logic Model, account for 60 percent of the total score, followed by cost and leverage at 22 percent, narrative at 12 percent, and experience and qualifications at 6 percent. Project readiness is assessed on a pass/fail basis, and priority may be given to developments in opportunity zones. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and Grants.gov and provide extensive documentation, including narrative exhibits on need and capacity, racial equity narratives, and a 424-CBW budget form, while adhering to a 40-page limit for narrative materials. The contract includes standard terms such as payment within 30 days of receipt, a one-year warranty from the date of receipt, and FOB destination freight prepaid delivery. Awardees must comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Build America, Buy America Act, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, and multiple civil rights laws including the ADA and the Violence Against Women Act. Additionally, vendors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages and provide certifications regarding fair labor practices and lobbying activities.