Request for Proposals for Administrative & Related Grant Services

Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from consultants with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with grant writing for and implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. 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); The City of Cairo 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); the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968; and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). Proposals should be received no later than 5:00 PM on FEBRUARY 16, 2026. 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 and Statement of Qualifications requests can be made by contacting Booker Gainor at bgainor@cairocity.net or by calling (229) 377-1722. Proposal packages should be submitted to City of Cairo, Attn: Booker Gainor, P.O. Box 29 (119 North Broad St.), Cairo, GA 39828. The sealed envelope shall be clearly marked ¿FY2026 CDBG ¿ Grant Writing & Administration SOQ¿.