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In accordance with 10 CFR 440.14(c) (6) (ii), preference is given to Community Action Agencies and other public or private nonprofit entities. MS DOE WX BIL WAP will enter in agreement with six (6) subgrantees statewide for PY2022, which allows all 82 counties to be served in a timely and effective manner. In the event that an agency cannot fulfill the terms of the contract the state will award the funding of that agency to another performing agency to carry out the terms.
Every weatherization subgrantee will be a community action agency or other public or private nonprofit entity with a track record of implementing similar low-income programs and will be in accordance with 10 CFR 440.14(c)(6)(ii). The subgrantees experience and performance in weatherization or housing rehabilitation activities and experience in providing assistance to low-income persons in the service area in accordance with 440.15 (a) (2) (I) (ii) (iii) and ability to implement a timely and effective weatherization program, through timely submission of Monthly Progress Reports, as well as planned versus actual homes weatherized are also factors which will be considered. Preference is also given to entities that achieve weatherization goals, Perform work according to the Standard Work Specifications (SWS) and that have sufficient staff capabilities in accordance with 440.15(a)(3)(I)(ii)(iii)(iv).
Should it become necessary to terminate, downsize or select subgrantees, it will be discussed at a hearing in accordance with 440.14 (a) and upon the basis of the criteria provided in 440.15(a).
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