Request for Proposals Administrative _ Relate.pdf

This Request for Proposals is issued by the City of Cairo, Georgia, seeking qualified consultants to provide Administrative and Related Grant Services for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. The City solicits statements of qualifications and proposals from firms with demonstrated experience in grant writing and CDBG program implementation for local governments. Requested services include preparation of grant applications, Environmental Review Records, draw and disbursement requests, financial administration assistance, record keeping support, public hearing facilitation, and assistance with property acquisition in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act. Proposals must be received by 5:00 PM on February 16, 2026, and should be submitted to City of Cairo, Attn: Booker Gainor, P.O. Box 29 (119 North Broad St.), Cairo, GA 39828, with the sealed envelope clearly marked "FY2026 CDBG Grant Writing & Administration SOQ." Interested parties may direct questions and request additional information from Booker Gainor at bgainor@cairocity.net or (229) 377-1722.

The City of Cairo requires respondents to demonstrate compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations governing HUD-assisted projects, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Build America, Buy America Act. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. No specific pricing terms, contract amounts, funding sources, or contract duration are detailed in the RFP announcement. Qualified consultants should possess a strong track record of successful CDBG grant administration and local government assistance.