CDBG _ Grant Administration RFP.pdf

TOWN OF CADWELL

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ADMINISTRATIVE & RELATED GRANT SERVICES

Date: June 27, 2024

Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from consultants with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. Responding firms should be qualified to provide grant administration and related services.

Plans are to contract with a reputable consulting firm for grant administration services for a FY2025 regular round CDBG/EIP/GEFA/USDA-RD/EDA/OneGeorgia project, if funded. The purpose of the project is for sewer system improvements. If CDBG funds are awarded, this procurement action may also lead to additional project contracts and/or contract addendums for planning, administrative and other related services, for State and Federally funded projects.

Information which should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows:

1) History of firm and resources

2) CDBG/EIP experience, including other DCA grant programs

3) Capacity to complete scope of work

4) Current workload

5) Scope and level of service proposed

6) Experience with similar projects and list of references

7) Fees associated with grant writing, and grant administration, if the project is funded.

8) Statement of Qualifications Form, see attached.

9) Applicable Section 3 Certification forms, if claiming Section 3 Status

All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.

The Town of Cadwell also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

Interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Certification Form prior to preparing and submitting their proposal. Proposals should be received no later than 5:00 pm on August 2, 2024. Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions, Statement of Qualifications and Section 3 Certification form requests and proposal packages should be submitted to the name and address listed below:

Clifton Smith, Mayor Town of Cadwell P.O. Box 280 Cadwell, GA 31009 Phone: 478-689-4175 Email: townofcadwell@progressivetel.com