RFP- GRANT ADMINISTRATION

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 & 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 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 with Davis-Bacon and related labor requirements including weekly payroll review and employee interviews; Assisting the City with meeting AFFH requirements; and Preparation of close-out documents. 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 Federally Funded Projects related to community and economic development. This procurement could include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Redevelopment Fund Projects (RDF), Employment Incentive Program (EIP), Economic Development Administrations (EDA) Projects, Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) Projects, and any other federally funded project in Compliance with 2 CFR 200 for Procurement. Immediate plans call for services to assist with the preparation and administration of a FY2026 CDBG.

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.