The Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is seeking a non-profit entity to administer the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) in Monroe County. Entities interested in contracting with DCA to provide this service should attend ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Division of Housing and Community Development

The Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development, Community Assistance Section announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: November 12, 2008, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Monroe Regional Service Center, Government Center, 2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 104, Mile Marker 47 1/2, Marathon, Florida 33050

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is seeking a non-profit entity to administer the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) in Monroe County. Entities interested in contracting with DCA to provide this service should attend this meeting to learn about the application process. Selection will be based on the entity’s experience and performance in related federal or state programs in assisting low-income persons in the area to be served, and their capacity to undertake a timely and effective program. Special consideration in the designation of a service provider will be given to any Community Action Agency or other public or nonprofit entity which is currently administering an effective program under any low-income energy assistance program or weatherization program under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The following qualities will be reviewed: (1) the extent to which the past or current program achieved or is achieving goals in a timely fashion; (2) the quality of work performed by the entity; (3) the number, qualifications, and experience of the staff members of the entity; and (4) the ability to maintain compliance with administrative and financial management requirements.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Hilda Frazier, Planning Manager, Community Assistance Section, Florida Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, [phone], Fax [phone], e-mail: [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Department of Community Affairs at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).