NENEDD

The Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District is now accepting resumes for a full-time Business Loan Specialist. This position will perform advanced-level professional work in business finance and will involve extensive communication and coordination with private businesses, entrepreneurs, lenders, professional partners, public entities, and government agencies. Some travel is required. The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations in both the public and private sectors. Computer knowledge, including Microsoft programs is a necessity. Excellent benefits package. Salary Commensurate with experience.

QUALIFICATIONS – The Business Loan Specialist will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a strong background in account or credit analysis.  Additional years of professional level experience may be substituted for formal education.

For consideration, send cover letter and resume to Mandy Gear, Executive Director, at 111 S. 1st Street, Norfolk, NE 68701 or email mandy@nenedd.org

Position will be open until filled. EOE.

Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD), in partnership with Northeast Economic Development, Inc. (NED, Inc.) is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide housing management, housing administration, and related professional services for a three (3) year contract, beginning January 11, 2027.

The selected firm will assist NENEDD with the administration of affordable housing programs in NENEDD’s service area counties of Antelope, Boone, Burt, Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dixon, Dodge, Knox, Madison, Nance, Pierce, Platte, Stanton, Thurston, and Wayne, funded through federal, state, and local sources, including, but not limited to, CDBG, HOME, NAHTF, RWHF, and other housing programs.

SCOPE OF SERVICES Services may include, but are not limited to:

• Administration of owner-occupied rehabilitation, down payment assistance, rental rehabilitation, new construction, and other housing programs.
• Applicant eligibility determination, environmental review coordination, project management, construction oversight, grant compliance, reporting, and project close-out.
• Lead-based paint risk assessments, inspections, clearance testing, and other required environmental or housing-related technical services.
• Additional housing-related professional services as requested by NENEDD during the contract term.

The selected firm shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, program requirements, grant agreements, and NENEDD policies applicable to the services performed under this contract.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Experience and technical competence in housing program administration and related services – 30 points
• Past performance, quality of work, responsiveness, and ability to meet deadlines – 30 points
• Familiarity with Nebraska housing programs and the NENEDD service area – 20 points
• Qualifications and organizational capacity – 10 points
• Cost proposal, including reasonableness and competitiveness of proposed fees in relation to the scope of services– 10 points

Proposals will be evaluated by NENEDD staff and/or an evaluation committee using the criteria listed above. NENEDD reserves the right to request clarification or additional information from any proposer as necessary to complete the evaluation.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS Proposals should include:

• Firm qualifications and experience
• Key personnel and relevant certifications
• Experience administering affordable housing programs
• References from similar projects
• Proposed fee schedule
• A list of qualified contractors the firm has worked with on housing rehabilitation projects in Nebraska or the surrounding region, including the types of work they typically perform, if available. This information is requested for informational purposes only and will not be used to provide a preference to any proposer.

CONTRACT AND PROCUREMENT

The contract will be for a three (3) year period beginning January 11, 2027, subject to funding availability, applicable program requirements, and annual budget approval.

NENEDD will follow applicable federal, state, and local procurement requirements and NENEDD/NED, Inc. procurement policies. Prior to award, NENEDD will perform an appropriate cost analysis to determine the reasonableness of proposed costs and fees.

The NENEDD Board of Directors has final approval of the consultant selection and contract. When federal funds are involved, any required written approval from the applicable grantor agency or funding source will be obtained prior to execution of the contract.

The selected firm must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest and comply with all applicable conflict-of-interest requirements and NENEDD policies.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

NENEDD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive minor irregularities, request clarification or additional information, negotiate the final scope of work and fees, and award a contract in the best interest of NENEDD and NED, Inc.

NENEDD is not responsible for costs incurred by firms in preparing or submitting proposals.

SUBMISSION AND QUESTIONS

Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Mandy Gear, Executive Director, NENEDD, at mandy@nenedd.org no later than November 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.

Questions regarding this RFP may also be directed to Mandy Gear at mandy@nenedd.org or (402) 379-1150.

NENEDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages proposals from qualified minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises.