5524-20241125130654 Gloster

The Town of Gloster, Mississippi, located in Alcorn County, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to prepare FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications and administer approved CDBG projects. The primary deliverables include comprehensive CDBG application preparation and full project administration through closeout, pending awards from the Mississippi Development Authority. Proposals must be submitted to the Office of the Town Clerk by 2:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025, with a detailed evaluation process that will assess Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). The selected consultant will be responsible for preparing separate agreements for each application submitted and each awarded project administered. Proposals will require demonstration of technical expertise in CDBG grant processes, municipal project management, and comprehensive grant application development.

The Town explicitly encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses, indicating a commitment to diverse vendor participation. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis following the established CDBG Program fee scale, though specific funding amounts were not disclosed in the documentation. The selection committee reserves the right to hold proposals for up to 30 days during the review process and maintains the ability to reject any or all submissions. While no incumbent vendors were specified, the opportunity appears designed to support municipal infrastructure and community development initiatives. Prospective respondents should be prepared for potential contract terms that include multiple application preparations and project administration services, with an emphasis on comprehensive grant management capabilities.