371-20251003113917 pcbs

The Pike County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms or individuals to provide comprehensive grant and loan application preparation and administration services for potential economic development projects. The procurement opportunity, identified by the code 371-20251003113917 PCBS, is specifically 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 the Community Development Block Grant Program. Proposals will be evaluated using a points-based system that considers three key areas: qualifications of assigned individuals (40 points), experience with federal and non-federal funded projects (40 points), and firm capacity and availability (20 points). The RFP requires submission of five hardcopy proposals, with a strict deadline of 11:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Interested firms must demonstrate expertise in preparing complex grant applications and administering funded economic development initiatives. Proposals should comprehensively detail the team's capabilities, past project successes, and approach to managing potential funding streams.

The procurement encourages submissions from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), providing potential competitive advantages for these organizations. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may hold submitted proposals for up to 30 days during the review process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the economic development focus suggests potential for significant project funding. Proposers are advised that contract award is subject to funding source approval and potential environmental conditions. Questions regarding the RFP can be directed via email to the County Administrator, who will serve as the primary point of contact for clarification and additional information. The procurement appears to be open to a wide range of consulting firms and individual professionals with demonstrated expertise in grant writing, economic development project management, and navigating complex federal and state funding mechanisms.