Title VI and Non-Discrimination Policy

Bi-State Regional Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.  The Title VI document provides information on programs and activities that are federally funded and where efforts are made to deliver those programs in a non-discriminatory way.  If a citizen or interested party feels there are grounds for complaints related to Title VI where discrimination has occurred, the policy outlines procedures to submit a complaint. Title VI complaints must be filed within 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination.

Title VI Program and Non-Discrimination Policy 2021
pdf 2021 BSRC Title VI for Planning Agencies (3.80 MB)

The following information is necessary to assist us in processing your complaint.  If you require any assistance in completing this form, please contact the Title VI Coordinator by calling (309) 793-6300.  The completed form must be returned to the Bi-State Regional Commission, 1504 Third Avenue, Third Floor, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. Faxed, e-mailed, or electronically-transmitted forms are not accepted.  Hand delivery is recommended to ensure that the complaint is filed within the statutory deadline.

pdf Title VI Complaint Form - English (276 KB)

Bi-State Regional Commission está obligado a asegurar que ninguna persona sea excluída de participar en o se le niegan beneficios a sus servicios en báse a raza, color, origen nacional, como protegidos por el Titulo VI de los Derechos Civiles del Acta de 1964 como amendados (“Titulo VI”).

Bi-State Regional Commission está dispuesto a asegurar que acualquier persona sea excluída de tener una participación en o negada de beneficios a los servicios en báse a raza, color, u origen nacional, como son proveídos por el Título VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964, como amendados.  Las quejas correspondientes al Título VI deberán ser registradas dentro de los 180 dias a partir de la fecha de la queja alegada correspondiente a una descriminación.

La siguiente información es necesaria para asistirlos a procesar su queja.  Si usted requiere alguna ayuda en completar este formulario, pónganse en contacto con el Coordinador del Titulo VI al llamar al (309)793-6300.  El formulario completo deberá ser devuelto al Bi-State Regional Commission, 1504 Third Avenue, Third Floor, Rock Island, Illinois 61201.  No se aceptan formularios que son enviados por fax, correo electrónico o diferentes transmiciones. Se recomienda que éstos sean entregados personalmente para asi asegurar que la entrega ha sido hecha dentro de los limites de plazo de cierre estatuatorio.

pdf Title VI Complaint Form - Spanish (161 KB)

 

Grant Readiness and Administration

Bi-State staff can write and administer grants for many types of awarded projects, maintaining compliance with all applicable state and federal guidelines and requirements.

In order for Bi-State staff to best assist with grant applications, the applying member government should be prepared to provide the following information:

• Proposed project scope and purpose, including target population and explanation of how the project fits within the member government’s goals
• Detailed project budgets, including estimates/quotes if applicable
• Budget for most current fiscal year
• Community’s comprehensive plan and/or mission statement, or documents supporting the project's planning and priority
• Any other supplementary materials as dictated by the grant application guidelines

Staff also offers assistance in conducting household surveys as needed for applications, particularly for competitive state programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which require documentation of benefit to at least 51% low-and moderate-income persons to establish eligibility. Income survey contracts should be scheduled well in advance of application deadlines. These grant programs include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which is administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in Illinois and by the Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in Iowa.

Iowa applicants should be registered with IowaGrants.gov, which provides an online grant application and management system as well as a search portal for grant and loan opportunities.

Fact Sheets/Community Profiles

Staff develop publications highlighting community data relating to the population, employment, transportation, health care, entertainment, education, communication, utilities, climate, cost of living, quality of life, and other community information.

Quad Cities Chamber CSA Profile
https://quadcitieschamber.com/economic-development/meet-our-region

Henry County, Illinois Fact Sheet
pdf Henry County Fact Sheet 2021 (2.02 MB)

Kewanee, Illinois Community Profile
images/docs/Kewanee,IL_CommunityProfile_2012-11.pdf

Mercer County, Illinois Fact Sheet
images/docs/MercerCounty,IL_FactSheet_2006.pdf

Milan, Illinois Fact Sheet
pdf Milan Fact Sheet 2018 (1.34 MB)

Muscatine, Iowa Fact Sheet
pdf Muscatine, Iowa Community Profile 2021 (928 KB)

Orion, Illinois Community Profile
pdf Orion Brochure 2017 (1.53 MB)

Port Byron, Illinois Community Profile
images/docs/PortByron,IL_CommunityProfile_2012-07.pdf

West Libery, Iowa Fact Sheet
images/docs/2015WestLibertyFactSheet_Final_8.5x11_Web.pdf

Wilton, Iowa Fact Sheet
pdf Wilton Fact Sheet 2021 (1.08 MB)

Mercer-Muscatine Revolving Loan Fund

Greater Quad Cities Region Aerial Mapping Request For Proposals Released

On October 22, 2013, Bi-State Regional Commission released a Request for Proposals (RFP), which calls for aerial mapping services covering approximately 2,784 square miles, a cooperative project between four counties and numerous municipalities across the greater Quad Cities Region in Illinois and Iowa.
 
Procedures for preparation and presentation of proposals are contained in the attached RFP.

pdf  quad-cities-aerial-photo-rfp_2014.pd (3.08 MB)
 
Copies of vendor proposals (one signed original, one hardcopy, and two complete copies in PDF file format on CDs) should be submitted by 1:00 p.m., CST, November 22, 2013 by mail or commercial express delivery service only to:
 
                Attn.:  Lisa J. Miller, GIS Director
                Bi-State Regional Commission
                1504 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 3368
                Rock Island, Illinois  61204-3368
 
Questions regarding this Request for Proposals, should be submitted, in writing by fax, U.S. Mail, or e-mail (no phone calls) by 1:00 p.m. CST on November 5th, 2013 to:
                Attn.:  Lisa J. Miller, GIS Director
                Address above
                Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
                Fax:  (309) 793-6305
 
The project area will be flown in the Spring of 2014 with delivery of mapping products by the end of 2014.  The area covered includes Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott Counties in Iowa; Henry County in Illinois; and the following municipalities in Illinois:  Aledo, Carbon Cliff, Coal Valley, East Moline, Moline, Rock Island, and Silvis.