RFA2 Required Documents – Low Income Investment Fund

Is there specific information we need to put for our insurance to add CDSS as an additional insured? (Name, address of CDSS?)
In the grant agreement it says that we need to submit ALTA insurance in a format acceptable to DSS. What is the format that is acceptable?
We are hiring a general contractor; do we need to ask them for the license numbers of all sub-contractors they will be using, or do we only provide the general contractors business license number?
Do we need to follow ADA requirements for just new construction or for the whole center?
If we give it our best effort and still fall short of enrolling more students at certain times over the course of 10 years, will we have to repay the grant or does the state understand fluctuation?
What are the different timelines for the service agreement?
Is there additional Builders Risk Insurance? How long would we need to maintain additional coverage?
Can the match funds get applied to soft funds or expenses not covered by grant? What are the scenarios that match funds could be reduced, or what does "in kind" mean?
Which bonds are we responsible for getting vs. the ones our contractor has to get?
Is this program budget funded already, or do we risk losing the money if the state votes out the program?
Do you have an idea of approval times for minor changes or changes to the project budgets submitted?
We have multiple grant agreements for different sites, am I required to sign all if they are doing the same work?
Will I receive additional funds due to cost escalation for unanticipated cost increases?
Are MOU or LOI's acceptable for contractor contracts or only contracts?
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Can you explain the requirement that a business needs to be in business for 10 years from the date of the grant or they need to pay it back?
Can you please explain how the grant will work for reimbursing renovations that have already been completed?
For the House Title, right now it is under my name but are planning on getting a Living Trust this year. The title in the house will be changed to the Living Trust Name. Would this affect the process of the Grant Award?
The agreement states that we need to add CDSS under our home insurance. Do we add CDSS under the home insurance or under the business insurance?
We were told before that we need to have the 10% money match. Based on the agreement, the contract states that I will be receiving separate payments. Are you going to deduct the 10% of one of the payments? or How are you handling the 10%?
For Family Child Care Homes, can I start the process of applying for a large license before the project?
For this grant award are you considering having a time frame for sending out the checks to start the project?
Is this grant considered taxable income?
We are aware that the terms of the agreement are valid until 6/30/2026 and that all work funded by this grant must be completed by 6/30/2026. We would like to request a two year extension to this deadline and propose a work completion deadline of 6/30/202
How and when will the first grant payment be released?
Do we need to pay prevailing wage for this project?
Is Contractor Payment and Performance Bonds required where the work has been performed? (Section C. Grantee Responsibilities, #10)
Does my client still need to obtain a Builder's Risky Policy where construction has been completed, and children are already attending the childcare center? (Section 15, Insurance)
My match of funds have changed. I now have it in my bank account instead of an SBA Loan. Will that still be sufficient?
Will my "Waiver of Subrogation" be sufficient for the grant?

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