286-20250625093206 Scott

The Scott County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is seeking proposals for professional grant administration services through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The procurement targets qualified individuals or firms capable of providing comprehensive grant-related services, including application development, preparation, and management for various funding opportunities such as Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds and FEMA grants. Prospective contractors must demonstrate expertise in handling all project phases, from developing project scopes to preparing and submitting funding applications and managing potential awards. The proposal evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points distributed as follows: Experience (0-40 points), Qualifications (0-25 points), Capacity (0-25 points), and Pricing (0-10 points). Key deadlines include proposal submission by 10:00 am on July 16, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for 2:00 p.m. the same day. The contract will be structured on a lump sum basis with a mutually agreed-upon maximum price, and the administrative funds amount remains to be determined.

The procurement emphasizes equal opportunity and encourages submissions from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and/or Women Business Enterprises (WBE). The project is anticipated to be funded wholly or partially by HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds, which mandates compliance with federal regulations, including Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968. This regulation specifically requires prioritizing hiring and contracting opportunities for low- and very low-income persons. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be structured to accommodate the grant administration needs of Scott County. The procurement is open to a wide range of qualified consultants and firms with demonstrated expertise in grant management, application development, and navigating complex federal funding mechanisms. Potential respondents should be prepared to showcase their capacity to handle comprehensive grant administration services across multiple potential funding sources.