CDBG Implementation Handbook

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Implementation Handbook is designed to provide project implementation guidance to Grantees awarded funds through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs (e.g., CDBG-CV, CDBG-ED, CDBG-PF, CDBG-PFED, and CDBG-PLNG) administered by the Department of Administration (DOA) Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) - Bureau of Community Development (BCD)​​.  Some documents are also applicable to other federally funded ​grant programs administered by DEHCR​.​

Chapters

​Cover

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Administrative Requirements

Chapter 3: Procurement and Contracting

Chapter 4: Environmental Review

Chapter 5: Acquisition/Relocation

Chapter 6: Equal Opportunity Fair Housing and Section 3

Chapter 7: Labor Standards

Chapter 8: Financial Management

Chapter 9: Reporting

Chapter 10: Project Completion

Appendix A: Acronyms

Appendix B: Important Websites (Listing by Chapter)​

​Chapter Attachments/Fillable Forms

CHAPTER 2 ATTACHMENTS: 

2-A: File Checklist

2-B: Self-Monitoring Checklis​t

2-B: Self-Monitoring Checklist (Part 7C Only - Indivi​dual Contractor Checklist)

CHAPTER 3 ATTACHMENTS:

3-A: Procurement Policies (Examples)

3-B: Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure

3-B(1): Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure Template Instructions

3-B(2): Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure (Example)

3-C: 24 CFR 570.489(h) Conflict of Interest Clause

3-D: Lobbying Certification

3-D(1): Lobbying Certification Instructions

3-D(2): Lobbying Certification (Example)

3-E: Disclo​sure of Lobbying Activities​

3-F: Overview of Procurement Method Options

3-G: RFP Template

3-H: RFQ Template

3-I: Contract Attachment Insertions Summary

3-J: Build America, Buy America (BABA) Requirements (Contract Insertion)

3-K:​ Build America, Buy America (BABA) Project-Specific Waiver Request Form

3-L: Contractor/Purchaser BABA Compliance Self-Certification Form

3-M: Contractor/Purchaser BABA Covered Materials List

3-N: Summary of BABA Documents & Requirements

CHAPTER 4 ATTACHMENTS:

CHAPTER 5 ATTACHMENTS:

CHAPTER 6 ATTACHMENTS:

6-B(2): Section 3 Contract Requirements (post-11/30/2020 Awards)

CHAPTER 7 ATTACHMENTS:

CHAPTER 8 ATTACHMENTS:​

CHAPTER 9 ATTACHMENTS:

CHAPTER 10 ATTACHMENTS:


Training Materials

The CDBG Implementation Training Presentation Slides document (covering all Handbook Chapters) may be accessed on the Training & Technical Assistance​ page.​​