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Main Street Crystal Springs is soliciting bids/quotes for grant compliance services related to the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program, specifically for an Outdoor Beautification Project in Coahoma County. The procurement seeks services and goods including up to 10 trash receptacles with hoods, 7 recycle bins, 6 benches, and 4 large rectangular planters. Responses must be submitted via email to the Main Street Crystal Springs Director by close of business on Friday, December 13, 2024. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive details including their entity's name, address, contact information, years of existence, qualifications of key personnel, and proposed rates. The selection process will be based on both qualifications and price, with an emphasis on meeting the requirements outlined in the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The project is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which imposes specific compliance and reporting obligations on the selected vendor.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting respondents, suggesting an open competitive bidding process. While the document does not specify a precise budget range, it indicates that the services are not expected to exceed regulatory thresholds. The contract will include provisions prohibiting conflicts of interest, with Main Street Crystal Springs reserving the right to establish standards for situations involving financial interests or nominal gifts. The project represents a localized infrastructure improvement initiative aimed at enhancing the outdoor environment of Crystal Springs. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in grant compliance, municipal project management, and the ability to successfully implement urban beautification projects within the specified requirements of the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program.