QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS GRANT WRITING & ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT

As of Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the City of Oakwood, Georgia, is soliciting Requests for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/RFP) from grant writing and administration firms with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments plan, write, apply and administer various state and federal community, economic development, and transportation projects. These include, but are not limited to, Complete Streets multi-modal and alternative transportation infrastructure (sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, streetscapes, signalization, roundabouts), water, sewer, stormwater, downtowns, commercial and industrial areas, recreation areas, and common public spaces in accordance with local and regional plans.
Plans are to contract with a reputable consultant to assist the City, its engineers and stakeholders with multiple community and economic development projects. Services sought include conceptualization, financing options, funding application preparation and administration (finance control, reporting and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle).
1) Immediate plans include contracting with a firm that can successfully provide competitive
preliminary engineering for an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) pre-application due June
19, 2026, and full application due July 10, 2026.
2) The city is currently applying for a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) U.S.
Department of Transportation (US DOT) Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Planning &
Demonstration Grant due May 26, 2026. SS4A award announcements are anticipated during
the first quarter of 2027). Upon award notification, a qualified firm will be selected to
prepare a citywide Safety Action Plan for all existing and future multi-modal surface
transportation needs and goals in accordance with local and regional plans, including the GHMPO Safety Action Plan, Bike and Pedestrian Plan, and Metropolitan Transportation Plans, including the Highlands to Islands Trail.
3) The city also intends to apply for FY 28/FY 29