CDBG-Disaster Recovery Housing Rehabilitation Reconstruction Program Implementation Services

Location:	Tennessee
Posted:	Feb 23, 2026
Due:	Mar 9, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Tennessee
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	RFI 33004-11526
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11-20-13 RFI

STATE OF TENNESSEE

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FOR

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – DISASTER RECOVERY

HOUSING REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES

RFI # 33004-11526

2/23/2026

1. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

The State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD),

issues this Request for Information (“RFI”) for the purpose of identifying housing entities with the

interest, experience, and capacity to serve as a subrecipient for the State’s Community

Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Housing Rehabilitation and

Reconstruction Program (HRRP). This RFI is intended to assist TNECD in assessing potential

program delivery approaches and implementation capacity for a federally funded disaster

recovery housing program. It does not constitute a solicitation, Notice of Funding Availability

(NOFA), Request for Proposals (RFP), or other procurement action. TNECD appreciates your

input and participation in this process.

2. BACKGROUND:

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) administers

Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds on behalf of the

State to support long-term recovery efforts following federally declared disasters. In response to

damage caused by DR-4751 (December 2023 Tornadoes) and DR-4832 (September 2024

Tropical Storm Helene), TNECD has allocated $34,451,100.00 to implement the Housing

Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program.

The HRRP is intended to address unmet housing recovery needs by restoring safe, decent,

sanitary, and code-compliant housing for disaster-impacted households, with a primary focus on

low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals and families residing in HUD-designated Most

Impacted and Distressed (MID) areas. The program is designed to stabilize communities affected

by these disasters by repairing, reconstructing, or replacing damaged housing stock and

incorporating cost-effective mitigation and resilience measures where feasible.

Eligible housing structures under the HRRP include site-built single-family homes, modular

homes, manufactured housing units (MHUs), and small rental properties with up to four (4) units.

Program activities may include housing rehabilitation, full reconstruction or replacement of

substantially damaged homes, MHU replacement, mitigation measures such as elevation or

floodproofing, and temporary relocation assistance when necessary. Final eligibility requirements,

allowable activities, and cost types are governed by the HRRP Program Guidelines.

Program assistance is limited to properties located within the following HUD-designated MID

counties: Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Montgomery, Unicoi, and Washington. TNECD

intends to target resources to these areas based on verified disaster impacts and unmet housing

needs.

TNECD anticipates implementing the HRRP through one or more subrecipient agreements, under

which selected subrecipient(s) would be responsible for program rollout, day-to-day program

administration, and delivery in accordance with State-issued program guidelines, policies, and

oversight requirements. Subrecipient responsibilities may include applicant outreach and intake,

eligibility determination, duplication of benefits analysis, damage assessments, environmental

review coordination, contractor management, construction administration, financial management,

and reporting. Construction and related services will be procured separately by the subrecipient in

compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.

Through this RFI, TNECD seeks information from housing entities with relevant experience and

capacity to inform program planning and determine the most appropriate approach for

implementing the HRRP in a timely, compliant, and effective manner.

For more information about the Program, intended subrecipient role. And administration and

implementation expectations, please view the program guidelines at:

(https://tennessee.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ECD_RD_File_Sharing_EXT/IQCE7BLbv6qDQalmSxlXsh

VMAeA08Wed0Bmj2yQMCpjEKYw?e=iTj0xe)

3. COMMUNICATIONS:

3.1. Please submit your response to this RFI to:

Kent Archer, CDBG Director

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

312 Rosa L. Parks Ave.

Nashville, TN 37243

(615) 946-0642

Kent.Archer@tn.gov

3.2. Please feel free to contact the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community

Development with any questions regarding this RFI. The main point of contact will be:

Kent Archer, CDBG Director

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

312 Rosa L. Parks Ave.

Nashville, TN 37243

(615) 946-0642

Kent.Archer@tn.gov

3.3. Please reference RFI # 33004-11526 with all communications to this RFI.

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4. RFI SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

EVENT

1. RFI Issued

2. RFI Response Deadline

TIME

DATE

(Central Time (all dates are State

Zone)

business days)

2/23/2026

4:30 P.M.

3/9/2026

5. GENERAL INFORMATION:

5.1. Please note that responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite for responding to any future

solicitations related to this project and a response to this RFI will not create any contract

rights. Responses to this RFI will become property of the State.

5.2. The information gathered during this RFI is part of an ongoing procurement. In order to

prevent an unfair advantage among potential respondents, the RFI responses will not be

available until after the completion of evaluation of any responses, proposals, or bids

resulting from a Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals, Invitation to Bid or other

procurement method. In the event that the state chooses not to go further in the

procurement process and responses are never evaluated, the responses to the

procurement including the responses to the RFI, will be considered confidential by the

State.

5.3. The State will not pay for any costs associated with responding to this RFI.

5.4. A response should be economically prepared, with emphasis on completeness and clarity,

and should NOT exceed twenty (20) pages in length. A response, as well as any reference

material presented, must be written in English and must be written on standard 8 ½” x 11”

pages (although oversize exhibits are permissible) and all text must be at least a 12-point

font. All response pages must be numbered.

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6. INFORMATIONAL FORMS:

The State is requesting the following information from all interested parties. Please fill out the

following forms:

RFI #33004-11526

ORGANIZATION INFORMATIONAL FORM

1. RESPONDENT LEGAL ENTITY NAME:

2. RESPONDENT CONTACT PERSON:

Name, Title:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email:

3. Year established:

COST INFORMATIONAL FORM

1. Describe what pricing units you typically utilize for similar services or goods (e.g., per hour, each,

etc.:

2. Describe the typical price range for similar services or goods

RELEVANT HOUSING AND DISASTER RECOVERY EXPERIENCE

1. Describe the respondent’s experience delivering housing rehabilitation or construction programs,

including the types of housing assisted (single family, MHU’s, small rentals) and the scale of the

program(s).

2. Describe the respondent’s experience serving low- and moderate-income (LMI) households, as

defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and/or renter households

through housing or community development programs:

3. Describe the respondent’s experience with disaster recovery housing programs, including

programs funded by CDBG-DR, FEMA, or other federal or state disaster recovery sources:

4. Provide an example of a comparable housing program implemented by the respondent within the

last ten (10) years, including the program scope, funding source(s), and the respondent’s role:

STAFFING AND IMPLEMENTATION CAPACITY

1. Describe the key staff roles that would support implementation of the Housing Rehabilitation and

Reconstruction Program (HRRP), including staff titles, experience, and primary responsibilities.

STAFFING AND IMPLEMENTATION CAPACITY

2. Describe the respondent’s current staffing resources and overall approach to staffing for

implementation of the Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (HRRP), including

whether implementation would rely primarily on existing staff or a combination of existing staff and

external resources (e.g., consultants or temporary staff), and the respondent’s ability to scale

staffing and operational capacity to meet program demand.

3. Describe the respondent’s experience managing construction contractors, including oversight of

procurement, construction activities, and quality control:

4. Describe the respondent’s experience conducting property inspections and developing scopes of

work for housing rehabilitation or reconstruction projects:

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE AND SERVICE AREA

1. Identify the counties and geographic areas currently served by the respondent for housing or

community development programs.

2. Identify the HUD-designated Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) counties in which the

respondent has the capacity to implement the HRRP, if selected.

3. Describe any physical presence, offices, established local partnerships, or prior experience

coordinating housing or community development programs across multiple jurisdictions within

HRRP-eligible MID counties, including any known geographic or operational considerations that

may affect implementation.:

PROGRAM DELIVERY APPROACH AND COMPLIANCE READINESS

1. Describe the respondent’s experience with applicant outreach, intake, and eligibility determination

for housing or community development programs, including any notable operational challenges

encountered in prior programs and how those challenges were addressed.

2. Describe the respondent’s experience conducting Duplication of Benefits (DOB) analysis,

including coordination with FEMA, SBA, insurance, or other assistance sources.

3. Describe the respondent’s familiarity with HUD environmental review requirements under 24 CFR

Part 58, including any experience serving as or working with a Responsible Entity:

4. Describe the respondent’s experience with Uniform Relocation Assistance (URA) and temporary

relocation activities, if applicable to prior programs:

5. Describe the respondent’s approach to contractor procurement and construction oversight,

including quality control and compliance with applicable federal and state requirements:

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Document ID & Hyperlink:	RFI 33004-11526
Event Start - Response Due:	02/23/2026 03/09/2026
Event Name:	CDBG-Disaster Recovery Housing Rehabilitation Reconstruction Program Implementation Services
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