13311-20241022165023 RMSA.docx

Request for Qualifications Ripley Main Street Awnings and Signage Installation Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Ripley Main Street Association October 20, 2024

The Ripley Main Street Association is soliciting responses to this request for qualifications for grant compliance services regarding Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program funds from the Department of Finance and Administration from an allocation received by the State of Mississippi under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. All responses to this request should submitted by email to:

Ripley Main Street Attn: Elizabeth Behm ripleymainstreet@gmail.com

Responses shall be delivered no later than the close of business on November 15th, 2024. Services and/or goods may include but may not be limited to the following.

Ripley Main Street Association (RMSA) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to furnish and install awnings and signage for the revitalization of buildings in historic Downtown Ripley, MS. This initiative aims to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the area, promote local businesses, and improve the overall visitor experience.

Scope of Work The selected contractor will be responsible for:

1. Furnishing:

a. Provide high-quality materials for awnings and signage, ensuring durability and weather resistance.

2. Installation:

a. Complete installation of all awnings and signage, adhering to safety regulations and local building codes.

b. Coordinate with local businesses to minimize disruption during the installation process.

3. Project Management:

a. Manage the timeline and deliverables to ensure timely completion of the project within the allocated budget of $30,000.

Services

As these services as not expected to exceed regulatory threshold pursuant to 2 C.F.R. §200.1, the following information shall be deemed sufficient to allow Ripley Main Street to make its selection. Submittals, at a minimum, shall contain:

1. Name, address, and contact information for the entity, including identification of the key individual and important qualifications of the submitting firm.

2. Years of experience.

Selection shall be based upon qualifications. All submittals shall be printed or emailed.

Selection Criteria Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Experience and Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in awning and signage installation.

2. Cost Effectiveness: Clarity and reasonableness of the budget.

3. Timeline Feasibility: Ability to complete the project within the specified timeframe.

4. References: Positive feedback from previous clients.

Conflicts of Interest Prohibited

No employee, officer, or agent may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by a federal award if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict of interest would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract. The officers, employees, and agents of Ripley Main Street may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. However, Ripley Main Street may set standards for situations in which the financial interest is not substantial, or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value.

Miscellaneous

1. Required Contract Terms. All contracts awarded pursuant to these procedures shall contain the applicable required contract terms described in Code Federal Regulations, Title 2, Part 200, Appendix II. (Attachment “A” hereto.)

2. Compliance with Applicable Requirements. All contracts awarded pursuant to these procedures shall comply with the other applicable requirements contained in the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.

image1.png