2026 CDBG Annual Competition

CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ENGINEER GRANT SERVICES

November 6th, 2025
Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from Engineering Firms with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. Responding firms should be technically qualified and licensed in the State of Georgia to provide these services.
Plans are to contract for Engineering preliminary design services required for a potential FY26 CDBG project and, if funded, for Engineering services for the implementation of the project. The purpose of the project is to create a sidewalk along the highway to create a safe pedestrian transportation route.
Information that should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows:
1)        History of firm and resources
2)        CDBG/EIP/RDF experience, including other DCA grant programs
3)        Key personnel/qualifications
4)        Current workload
5)        Scope and level of service proposed
6)        Experience with similar projects and list of references
7)        Fees and/or Percentages (if any) associated with the Preliminary Architect Report (PER) for the application, and Design and Construction Management Services, if the project is funded. The draft PAR would be needed no later than January 23rd, 2026
8)        Errors and Omissions Insurance
9)        Statement of Qualifications Form
10)        Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status.)
All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended, and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.