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Request for Proposal Canopy and Awning Providers and Installation Services

MS Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Amory Main Street, Inc.

Amory Main Street, Inc. seeks proposals from qualified canopy and awning providers to furnish and install canopies for buildings participating in the Master Facade Grant Program. The selected contractors will supply and install various metal and fabric canopies and awnings, with pricing should be based on each individual canopy to ensure transparency and grant compliance under the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

The Master Facade Grant Program is a community initiative aimed at revitalizing the facades of buildings within the Downtown District. The program is designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the area and contribute to the overall improvement of the community.

All responses to this request should submitted by email to:

Amory Main Street, Inc.

amorymainstreet@gmail.com

No later than close of business on November 19, 2024. Services and/or goods may include but may not be limited to the following:

Project Scope

The selected firm will be responsible for the following services:

1. Design and Fabrication: Manufacture or source canopies and awnings according to specified colors, materials, and dimensions.

2. Installation: Securely install canopies and awnings on designated building facades, ensuring adherence to structural and safety standards.

3. Finishing and Cleanup: Properly finish all installations and dispose of any materials, leaving the site clean upon completion.

Proposal Requirements

Interested firms must submit proposals that include the following:

1. Company Profile: Overview of the company, including experience with similar projects, particularly in canopy and awning installations.

2. Project Timeline: Detailed timeline with key milestones for design, production, and installation.

3. Cost Breakdown: Comprehensive breakdown of expenses for materials, labor, and installation.

4. Product Specifications: Description of materials, color options, durability, and any relevant warranties.

Services

Proposals must include:

1. Contact Information: Firm name, address, contact details, and the primary contact for the project.

2. Company Background: Years in business and summary of relevant projects.

3. Team Qualifications: Names and qualifications of all personnel expected to work on the project, including experience with canopy and awning installations.

Conflicts of Interest Prohibited

1. 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 Amory Main Street, Inc. may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. However, Amory Main Street, Inc. 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.

3. Email for Dropbox/PDF of canopies/awnies amorymainstreet@gmail.com mailto:amorymainstreet@gmail.com