Opportunity

Clifton School District Civicplus #27-003

City of Clifton seeks Community Development Specialist for CDBG Planning and Technical Services

Posted

September 04, 2026

Identifier

27-003

NAICS

925120

This opportunity is issued by the City of Clifton's Community Development Office for professional services supporting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities. - Government Buyer: - City of Clifton, Community Development Office - Contact: Amisha Jariwala, Purchasing Agent - Services Requested: - Community Development Specialist services for planning and technical support - Preparation of Year 53 Action Plan (2027-2028) and federal funding applications - Environmental reviews for CDBG projects - Planning surveys for eligible areas - Preparation of CAPER and performance reports using HUD's Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS) - Technical assistance with HUD questionnaires and Section 3 reporting - Bi-weekly drawdowns and sub-recipient monitoring - Incorporation of CARES funding as directed by HUD - Requirements: - Consultants must be trained in HUD's Community Planning & Development IDIS - Minimum one year of current experience with HUD systems - Proposals must include qualifications, references, and experience with CDBG-funded programs - Compliance with mandatory affirmative action language and state/federal requirements - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; this is a service-based solicitation. - Contract Duration: - One-year contract from date of award, covering annual CDBG and federal funding activities.

Description

The City of Clifton is soliciting proposals for Community Development Specialists to provide planning and technical services related to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities and the preparation of Community Development and other federal funding applications. The contract period is one year from the date of award. Services include preparation of the Year 53 Action Plan, environmental reviews, planning surveys, CAPER and performance reports, technical assistance, and compliance with HUD and federal regulations. Proposals must include qualifications, references, and experience with CDBG programs and comply with mandatory affirmative action language.

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