Bid Detail

23-108 - Request for proposals Direct Cash Assistance Program Implementation Services

The City of Springfield invites qualified organizations to submit responses to this Request for Proposals to assist the City in processing applications and distributing ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funded Direct Cash Assistance grants to eligible residents.

Qualified organizations are defined as follows:

• Certified (501c3 status) nonprofit organization(s) with a social service focus and having established networks with other community-based organizations located in Springfield, MA;

• Knowledgeable of target population located in the City of Springfield;

• Experience working with low- to moderate-income households.

The following web site links are being provided for reference to the rules governing the ARPA/SLFRF program and related reporting guidelines:
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SLFRF-Final-Rule-Overview.pdf
https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-funds/recipient-compliance-and-reporting-responsibilities
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SLFRF-Compliance-and-Reporting-Guidance.pdf
The selected organization will work with City staff to ensure that eligible applicants are identified and grant funds are distributed to residents of Springfield who are in need of financial assistance due to the negative impact of the pandemic. The selected organization will be a contractor to the City. As such, the managers or staff of the organization (or organizations.)

The City of Springfield supports the goal of twenty percent minority and women participation in all contracts. No questions will be answered unless received by the Chief Procurement Officer at least 7 days prior to the expiration of the time set for submitting bids or proposals. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.

Available Solicitations

As of 5:10 pm Saturday, October 3, 2026

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