Request for Proposal Frequently Asked Questions
1. Q: Do I have to have to own the property in order to receive funding?
A: No. However, CCED will give priority to projects with site control (owned by an applicant) or where the property is under an option agreement. Please note projects receiving funding will be required to start within one year of the date the funding contract is fully executed.
2. Q. Should I provide information regarding the income levels served for housing projects?
A: Yes. Please provide detailed information regarding the units, including bedroom size and income levels to be served.
3. Q. How should I prepare my budget?
A: Please provide a total detailed budget. Specify whether you are seeking a grant or a loan, what other funding sources you plan to leverage (including Housing Choice Vouchers or any other rental assistance programs), whether you have already secured other funds and whether you have or plan to seek tax incentives. In addition, make sure you provide all the financial information to support your budget and any information that would give clarity to the reviewers.
4. Q: Describe the typical development team needed for my project.
A: Depending on the size and scope of the project, a development team typically consists of the owner, a developer (who can also be the owner) and/or consultant(s), an architect, engineer, designer, general contractor (or several contractors if the owner is acting as the GC), management company, a legal representative, and an accountant. Please list any of these team members that are part of your project in your application.
5. Q: Do all questions on the application have to be filled out?
A: Yes, any question left blank could eliminate your project for consideration. Put N/A (Not Applicable) or $0.00 “Zero” for anything you may feel does not apply to your project.
6. Q: Do I need to upload all requested documents?
A: Yes, any document not uploaded could eliminate your project for consideration. This includes uploaded blank documents.
7. Q: Is Prevailing Wage required?
A: The City of Kansas City, Missouri requires prevailing wages be applied to projects that receive CCED assistance of more than $75,000 in accordance with applicable state and/or federal prevailing wage law. Minor Home Repair CCED projects are an exception (see question 8). Once a project is awarded, the appropriate wage order or wage decision will be applied to the contract. Please see Ordinance 210179 for more details on the City’s Prevailing Wage policy and refer to the Missouri Department of Labor for more details on the State’s Prevailing Wage rules.
8. Q: Is Prevailing Wage required for Minor Home Repair projects receiving CCED funds?
A: No, Prevailing Wage is not required for Minor Home Repair projects.
9. Q: Is minority-/women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) participation required?
A: Yes, per Ordinance 180535, M/WBE participation goals are set for each individual contract, based on the size of the projects and dollar amount of the contract, among other considerations.
10. Q: Is workforce programming required?
A: In some instances. Per Ordinance 130275, participation in a construction employment program is required for any construction or redevelopment projects that require more than 800 construction labor hours and have an estimated cost over $300,000.00, if they receive City funds or tax abatement. In some instances, a waiver is granted.
11. Q: What funding sources do I need to provide?
A: ALL funding sources must be listed, including funding sources you plan to apply for, have previously applied for or will be applying for in the future to meet your total project costs.
12. Q: If I’m not selected, will my project be considered for the next RFP?
A: Your project will only be considered for the next RFP if you re-apply for the next RFP when the next RFP is released.
13. Q: If my project is selected, how long do I have to use the funds?
A: CCED will give priority to shovel ready projects that start within one year of the date the funding contract is fully executed.
14. Q: What type of support letters are required?
A: Support letters from the Community can include neighborhood letters, tenant-led groups, school districts, social service agencies and other stakeholders. The letters should be recent--from 2022 or 2023.
