CDBG Grant Writing and Administration

Administration notice:

Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from consultants with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of Federally Assisted Projects. Responding firms should be qualified to provide grant administration and related services including, but not limited to: Preparation of the grant application; Preparation of the Environmental Review Record; Preparation of draw/disbursement requests; Assistance with financial administration of grant funds and record keeping; Assistance with holding public hearings; Assistance with any required acquisition following the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA); Assisting the engineer/architect with preparation of bid documents, advertising and conducting the bid opening; Assisting the City of Alma with Davis-Bacon and related labor requirements including weekly payroll review and employee interviews; Assisting the City of Alma with meeting Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements; and Preparation of close-out documents. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and/or other federal agencies. 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.