2027 CDBG Grant Administration Services

The City of McRae-Helena, Georgia is requesting qualifications and proposals for grant administration services to support federally assisted projects, with proposals due November 5, 2026. The scope encompasses grant application preparation, environmental review record development, draw and disbursement request preparation, financial administration, public hearing support, URA compliance, bid document preparation, Davis-Bacon and labor requirement compliance, AFFH requirements support, and close-out documentation across multiple federal funding sources including CDBG, Redevelopment Fund Projects, Employment Incentive Program, Economic Development Administration, and Southeast Crescent Regional Commission projects.

All work is subject to federal and state contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and HUD, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and the Build America, Buy America Act.

Respondents must demonstrate federal funds grant writing and administration experience with HUD and EDA projects, current capacity to complete the scope of work, workload details, proposed service scope and level, experience with similar projects and references, and fee structures for both grant writing and grant administration services if the project is funded. Initial engagement will support preparation and administration of a FY2027 project, with contract execution anticipated within one year of the notice date. All firms will be reconsidered on a project-by-project basis for future state and federally funded opportunities within the next 2–3 years. This is not a retainer arrangement. Direct inquiries to John Deep, City Manager, at John.deep@mcraehelena.gov.