City of Lakeland Request for Proposals Grant Administration & Related Services

Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from consultants with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of OneGeorgia Projects, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, and other State and Federally funded infrastructure projects. Responding firms should be qualified to provide grant administration and related services. Plans are to contract within a year from the date of this notice, with a reputable consulting firm for grant writing and administration services for a OneGeorgia DR or other State/Federally Funded Projects related to hurricane disaster relief efforts. This procurement could include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Redevelopment Fund Projects (RDF), Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Employment Incentive Program (EIP), Economic Development Administrations (EDA) projects, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Projects, and any other State or Federally funded project in Compliance with 2 CFR 200 for Procurement. This procurement action may also lead to additional project contracts and/or contract addendums for planning, administrative and other related services for State and Federally funded projects. This is not a request for a retainer of services. Immediate plans call for services to assist with the preparation and administration of a 2025 OneGeorgia DR Project related to public infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to, water infrastructure, sewer infrastructure, road and drainage infrastructure, and other public infrastructure activities. 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. This project will be subject to Build America, Buy America requirements established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.