Request for Proposals- 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 implementation of a FY 2025 Southeast Crescent Regional Commission ¿ State Economic and Infrastructure Development program. 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/architect with preparation of bid documents, advertising and conducting the bid opening; Assisting the city with meeting Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements; and Preparation of close-out documents.
All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission. 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.

The City of Sylvania also abides by the following laws as they pertain to 2 CFR 200 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, and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) and requirements of the 2008 Farm Bill.