1486-20251204134621 Osyka

The Town of Osyka, Mississippi, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified firms or individuals to provide comprehensive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administrative services for fiscal year 2026. The primary objectives of this procurement include preparing FY 2026 CDBG grant applications and administering approved CDBG projects through complete closeout, contingent upon award by the Mississippi Development Authority. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Town Clerk's office, located at P.O. Box 23, 215 Liberty St East, Osyka, MS 39657, with a strict deadline of 2:00 PM on January 6, 2026. The selection process will involve a comprehensive evaluation by a dedicated committee using a point-based scoring system: Qualifications will be weighted at 40 points, Experience at 40 points, and Capacity for Performance at 20 points. The selection committee retains the right to review proposals for up to 30 days and will ultimately select the most advantageous proposal based on the highest cumulative score.

The Town of Osyka demonstrates a commitment to inclusive procurement by actively encouraging participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses. While specific contract values are not disclosed, compensation will be structured on a lump sum basis in accordance with established CDBG Program fee scales, with individual contracts to be executed for each application prepared and each awarded project administered. The procurement is subject to federal and state regulatory compliance for CDBG Program guidelines. The Town reserves significant discretion in the procurement process, explicitly maintaining the right to reject any or all proposals and potentially terminate the selection process at any time. All proposing entities must ensure full compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and procedures governing CDBG Program implementation. The RFP was publicly noticed in the legal section on December 11, 2025, and December 18, 2025, providing potential respondents with multiple opportunities to review the solicitation details.