4586-20260727085404 GLCEDF.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Aven Building Redevelopment - Greenwood, Mississippi

The Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation (EDF) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide architectural, legal, accounting, and development consulting services for the redevelopment of the Aven Building in Greenwood, Mississippi. EDF intends to award four separate contracts, one for each category.

This project is funded in part by federal and state grant funds, including a HUD Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending grant and a Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant, and is subject to Mississippi procurement law (Title 31, Chapter 7, Mississippi Code of 1972) and federal procurement requirements (2 CFR Part 200).

Prospective firms or individuals should be experienced in historic property renovation, New Markets Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, grant management, and compliance with applicable federal requirements including “Build America, Buy America” (BABA), “Buy America Preference” (BAP), Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, and E-Verify.

The Architect will be responsible for performing all design and engineering services through project closeout in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) Design and engineering; 2) Cost estimating; 3) Bid process management; 4) Project management; 5) Construction administration; 6) Compliance with historic preservation guidelines; and 7) Compliance with BABA/BAP and any applicable prevailing wage requirements. The architect's fee will be negotiated after selection in accordance with the qualifications-based selection procedure required by Miss. Code Ann. Section 31-7-13.2.

Legal will be responsible for performing all legal services from pre-development through project closeout in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) Establishing project structure and all related entities; 2) Contract writing and negotiations related to tax credit programs; 3) Real estate and financial closing services; and 4) Program compliance and close-out.

Accounting will be responsible for performing all financial services from pre-development through project closeout in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) Establishing project structure and all related entities; 2) Tax structuring and negotiations related to tax credit programs; 3) Real estate and financial closing services; 4) Pro forma and cash flow development; 5) Financial statement preparation, tax services, audits, and grant reporting; and 6) Program compliance and close-out.

The Development Consultant will be responsible for supporting all functions from pre-development through project closeout in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. Consultants should be experienced in New Markets, Historic, and twin tax credit renovation projects, brownfield remediation and tax credit programs, grant management across multiple state and local funding sources, and compliance periods for all of the above. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) Advising EDF on all aspects of the project; 2) Marketing the project to Community Development Entities for New Markets Tax Credits; 3) Assisting with Historic Tax Credit requirements; 4) Advising on deal and transaction structure; and 5) Ensuring compliance with all applicable grant and funding source requirements.

A full solicitation package describing the detailed scope of services, minimum qualifications, evaluation criteria, and applicable federal and state compliance requirements is available upon request from Mr. Thomas Gregory at (662) 453-5321 or thomas@greenwoodedf.com.

Proposals should be mailed to Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation, Attn: Thomas Gregory, P.O. Box 26, Greenwood, MS 38935, with a digital copy e-mailed to thomas@greenwoodedf.com. Proposals must be submitted no later than September 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and labeled “Architectural/Legal/Accounting/Consulting Proposal for Aven Building Redevelopment” (select the applicable category). Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.

Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). Fees for all four services will be negotiated separately with the top-ranked respondent(s) following selection.

EDF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) are encouraged to submit proposals. EDF reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to terminate the selection at any time.

PUBLISH: 7/29/2026 & 8/5/2026