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Resolution Approving the Publication for Grant Administration Services to Assist
with a Projected Funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
WHEREAS,the City of Marcus, Iowa is preparing to apply for Community Development Block
Grant Funds for upcoming water plant project,
WHEREAS,the City of Marcus, Iowa confirms that the Council order the publication for Grant
Administrative Services to Assist with the application of Community Development Block Grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of February 2024.
Mayor-Bunt
Attest:
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Robin A. Harvey, City Clerk
Publication Attached
Notice for Grant Administration:
The City of Marcus is requesting proposals for grant administration services to assist with a project
funded with Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds through the Iowa Economic
Development Authority(IEDA).
The City of Marcus is applying to receive funds to complete a water plant.
The selected contractor will work with the City of Marcus to ensure compliance with CDBG program
requirements. Activities will include but are not limited to project reporting, preparation of
disbursement requests, and other activities required under the state of Iowa's CDBG program. A full
description of the work specifications are available at City Hall at 222 N Main St, Marcus, Iowa.
Proposals to the City of Marcus should include the minimum information:
• Experience with IEDA's CDBG program
• Description of past grant administrative services provided
• Description of organizational capacity to complete all necessary grant administration activities
• References from previous clients of related work within the past five years
• Cost of services
Proposals must be submitted no later than March 11th,2024. Proposals should be submitted to Robin
Harvey, 222 N Main St, PO Box 542, Marcus, IA 51035.
Questions regarding this request for proposals should be directed to Robin Harvey,712-376-4715,
marcusOmidlands.net
Section 3 clause
A.The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of section 3 of the
Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (section 3).The purpose of
section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance
or HUD-assisted projects covered by section 3,shall,to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low-
and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
B.The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135,which
implement section 3.As evidenced by their execution of this contract,the parties to this contract certify
that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with
the part 135 regulations.
C.The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with
which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other understanding, if any,a notice
advising the labor organization or workers'representative of the contractor's commitments under this
section 3 clause,and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both
employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice.The notice shall
describe the section 3 preference,shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire,
availability of apprenticeship and training positions,the qualifications for each; and the name and
location of the person(s)taking applications for each of the positions;and the anticipated date the work
shall begin.
D.The contractor agrees to include this section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to compliance
with regulations in 24 CFR part 135,and agrees to take appropriate action,as provided in an applicable
provision of the subcontract or in this section 3 clause,upon a finding that the subcontractor is in
violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 135.The contractor will not subcontract with any
subcontractor where the contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in
violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 135.
E.The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions,
that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract is executed, and (2)with
persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR part 135 require employment
opportunities to be directed,were not filled to circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24 CFR
part 135.
F. Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135 may result in sanctions,termination
of this contract for default,and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts.
G.With respect to work performed in connection with section 3 covered Indian housing assistance,
section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act(25 U.S.C.450e)also applies
to the work to be performed under this contract.Section 7(b) requires that to the greatest extent
feasible(i)preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to Indians,and(ii)
preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian-
owned Economic Enterprises. Parties to this contract that are subject to the provisions of section 3 and
section 7(b) agree to comply with section 3 to the maximum extent feasible,but not in derogation of
compliance with section 7(b).