Grant Writer RFP _ CDBG 2024.pdf

GRADY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ADMINISTRATIVE & RELATED GRANT SERVICES

Date: January 31, 2024

Statements of qualifica ons and proposals are being requested from consultants with a strong record in successfully assis ng local governments with grant wri ng for and implementa on of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs.

Responding firms should be qualified to provide grant administra on and related services including, but not limited to:

Prepara on of the grant applica on; Prepara on of the Environmental Review Record; Prepara on of draw/disbursement requests; Assistance with financial administra on of grant funds and record keeping; Assistance with holding public hearings;

Assistance with any required acquisi on following the Uniform Reloca on Assistance and Real Property Acquisi on Act (URA);

Assis ng the architect with prepara on of bid documents, adver sing and conduc ng the bid opening; Assis ng the County with Davis Bacon and related labor requirements including weekly payroll review and employee interviews; Assis ng the County with mee ng Affirma vely Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements; and Prepara on of close-out documents.

THE GRADY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS plans to contract with a reputable consul ng firm for grant wri ng, and, if funded, for administra on services, for a CDBG/EIP project. The purpose of the project is to construct a new community facili es building.

Informa on which should be submi ed for our evalua on is as follows:

1) History of firm and resources

2) CDBG 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 wri ng, and grant administra on, if the project is funded

8) Statement of Qualifica ons Form

9) Applicable Sec on 3 Cer fica on forms, if claiming Sec on 3 Status

This project is covered under the requirements of Sec on 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Sec on 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.

THE GRADY COUTNY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects:

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Sec on 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Sec on 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974;

Sec on 504 of the Rehabilita on Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabili es Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.

Interested par es should request copies of the Statement of Qualifica ons Form and Sec on 3 Solicita on Package prior to preparing and submi ng their proposal. Proposals should be received no later than 4:00 PM on MARCH 4, 2024. Proposals received a er the above date and me may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informali es in the proposal process. Ques ons, Statement of Qualifica ons and Sec on 3 Cer fica on form requests (i.e., request for Sec on 3 preference) can be made by contac ng Buddy Johnson, County Administrator at bjohnson@gradyco.org or by calling (229) 377-1512. Proposal packages should be submi ed to the name and address listed below:

GRADY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

A n: Buddy Johnson 33 17TH Avenue NW Cairo, GA 39827

The sealed envelope shall be clearly marked “FY2024 CDBG – Grant Wri ng & Administra on SOQ”