Summary of Specifications:
Washtenaw County Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Office of Community Development, is requesting proposals for identified human services. These projects will be funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which are federal grants that Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor administer for the Washtenaw Urban County and City of Ann Arbor, respectively. In addition, the City of Ann Arbor allocates General Funds for human services. All proposals for Washtenaw County CDBG funds must address the needs of the low- and moderate-income residents of jurisdictions that currently participate in the Urban County: The City of Ypsilanti, Scio Township, York Township, Ypsilanti Township, Salem Township, Pittsfield Township, Superior Township, Ann Arbor Township, Northfield Township, & Bridgewater Township. All proposals for City of Ann Arbor CDBG and General Funds must benefit low- and moderate-income City of Ann Arbor residents.
Organizations contracting with Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor must also comply with certain local requirements of the County and City’s respective Human Rights and Living Wage Ordinances. In addition, each organization must carry minimum Liability and Workers Compensation insurance. See details in appendices.
