RFP 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); 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 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements; and Preparation of close-out documents.
City of Americus¿ plans are to contract with a reputable consulting firm for grant writing, and, if funded, for administration services, for a FY2025 CDBG project. The purpose of the project is anticipated to provide water, sewer, street paving and/or drainage improvements.
Information which should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows:
History of firm and resources
CDBG/EIP experience, including other DCA grant programs
Capacity to complete scope of work
Current workload
Scope and level of service proposed
Experience with similar projects and list of references
Fees associated with grant writing, and grant administration, if the project is funded.
Completed Statement of Qualifications Form
Applicable Section 3 Certification forms, if claiming Section 3 Status.
Proposals should be received no later than 4:00 PM on DECEMBER 23, 2024. Proposals must be sealed.