City of Mobile Community Development Program PY 2027 Action Plan Use of Funds RFP - 2027
City of MobileCity · Mobile, AL- Due
- Dec 8, 2026
- 27 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- James Roberts
- (251) 208-6294
The 30-second brief
The City of Mobile Community & Housing Development Department is requesting proposals for public services, housing rehabilitation, blight removal, and community development activities funded through CDBG, HOME, and ESG formula grants for Program Year 2027 (May 1, 2027 - April 30, 2028). The grand total available for all action plan programs is estimated at $4,889,024, including $3,690,186 for CDBG, $993,507 for HOME, and $205,331 for ESG. Eligible activities encompass public facilities and infrastructure, microenterprise loans, float loan programs, housing rehabilitation, fortified roofing, volunteer paint programs, residential rehab loans, blight removal, emergency shelter, street outreach, and homeless prevention. Proposals must be received by December 8, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. at the City's Community & Housing Development Department, P.O. Box 1827, Mobile, AL 36633. A public hearing and optional application workshop will be held on November 5, 2026, at the Levon C. Manzie Neighborhood Resource Center, 110 North Lafayette Street, Mobile, AL. Evaluation criteria include prior experience with federal funding, proposed leveraged funding, reduction of blighted housing stock, program age, alignment with CHD plan goals, ability to complete accomplishments within 12 months, and program capacity expansion.
Prior experience with federal funding (15 points), Proposed Leveraged Funding (10 points), Proposal Reduces Blighted Housing Stock within the City (20 points), New Program (less than 5 years old) (15 points), Proposal Addresses Goals of CHD Plan (15 points), Ability to complete the proposed accomplishments within 12 months (15 points), Proposal increases existing program capacity or provides new service (10 points)
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Summary
The City of Mobile Community & Housing Development Department is requesting proposals for public services, housing rehabilitation, blight removal, and community development activities funded through CDBG, HOME, and ESG formula grants for Program Year 2027 (May 1, 2027 - April 30, 2028).
The grand total available for all action plan programs is estimated at $4,889,024, including $3,690,186 for CDBG, $993,507 for HOME, and $205,331 for ESG. Eligible activities encompass public facilities and infrastructure, microenterprise loans, float loan programs, housing rehabilitation, fortified roofing, volunteer paint programs, residential rehab loans, blight removal, emergency shelter, street outreach, and homeless prevention. Proposals must be received by December 8, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. at the City's Community & Housing Development Department, P.O. Box 1827, Mobile, AL 36633. A public hearing and optional application workshop will be held on November 5, 2026, at the Levon C. Manzie Neighborhood Resource Center, 110 North Lafayette Street, Mobile, AL. Evaluation criteria include prior experience with federal funding, proposed leveraged funding, reduction of blighted housing stock, program age, alignment with CHD plan goals, ability to complete accomplishments within 12 months, and program capacity expansion.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Prior experience with federal funding (15 points), Proposed Leveraged Funding (10 points), Proposal Reduces Blighted Housing Stock within the City (20 points), New Program (less than 5 years old) (15 points), Proposal Addresses Goals of CHD Plan (15 points), Ability to complete the proposed accomplishments within 12 months (15 points), Proposal increases existing program capacity or provides new service (10 points)
- Submit to
- Neighborhood Development Department; P.O. Box 1827, Mobile, Alabama 36633
- Scope location
- Mobile, AL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Mobile?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 8, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: Neighborhood Development Department; P.O. Box 1827, Mobile, Alabama 36633. For questions, contact James Roberts.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Mobile in AL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is James Roberts at (251) 208-6294. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Prior experience with federal funding (15 points), Proposed Leveraged Funding (10 points), Proposal Reduces Blighted Housing Stock within the City (20 points), New Program (less than 5 years old) (15..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 8, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Mobile for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mobile, AL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.