RFP - Grant Administration

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); Assisting the engineer 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 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements; and Preparation of close-out documents.

Tift County plans to contract with a reputable consulting firm for grant writing, and, if funded, for administration services, for a FY2026 CDBG project. The purpose of the project is to provide water, sewer, street and/or drainage improvements.