1444-20251006115733 Magnolia

The City of Magnolia, Mississippi, located in Adams County, is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide comprehensive grant and loan application preparation and administration services for potential economic development projects. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposals (RFP) targeting professional services related to securing and managing funding from various federal and state sources, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Delta Regional Authority, Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, and Mississippi Development Authority. Proposals must be submitted by mail or hand delivery to the City Clerk by 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with five hardcopies in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal for Administration Services." The evaluation criteria will focus on three key factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). The selection committee will review proposals and may hold them for up to 30 days before awarding the contract to the most advantageous proposal based on cumulative points. Deliverables will include grant and loan applications, and successful firms will be responsible for administering approved funding across multiple potential economic development projects.

The RFP emphasizes an equal opportunity approach, explicitly encouraging submissions from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates that individual contracts will be executed for each application prepared and grant/loan awarded, with compensation determined by the established fee scale of funding sources or through direct negotiation. The current funding amount is unspecified, suggesting potential flexibility in project scope and potential contract value. Respondents will need to demonstrate substantial experience in grant writing, project administration, and navigating complex federal and state funding mechanisms. The City of Magnolia appears committed to promoting diverse business participation and selecting a contractor capable of effectively securing and managing economic development resources for the community.