REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ADMINISTRATIVE AND RELATED GRANT SERVICES

CITY of STATESBORO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ADMINISTRATIVE AND RELATED GRANT SERVICES

Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from consultants with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, to include project management services. Plans are to contract for grant writing, revitalization area strategy development (RAS) and grant administration services required for a potential 2025 CDBG project and, if funded, for project management services for the implementation of the project. The purpose of the project is to provide the following: Grant writing services to develop the associated language for submission, and administration of the project which is slated to include elements of Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction. Information to be submitted for our evaluation is as follows: 1) History of firm and resources 2) CDBG/CHIP Grant 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) Errors and Omissions Insurance 8) Statement of Qualifications Form 9) Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status.) 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. STATESBORO also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Solicitation Package prior to preparing and submitting their proposal. The sealed envelope should be clearly marked – “FY 2025 CDBG Administration SOQ” Proposals should be received no later than 5:00 PM on January 20, 2025. Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions, Statement of Qualifications and Section 3 Certification form requests (i.e., request for Section 3 preference), and proposal packages should be submitted to the name and address listed below: CLIENT CONTACT: Justin Williams CLIENT ADDRESS: 50 East Main Street, Statesboro GA 30458 Phone: 912-764-0630 Email: Justin.williams@statesboroga.gov

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