5538-20241108084428 Magnolia

The City of Magnolia, Mississippi is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide administrative services for the FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Specifically, the selected Administrative Consultant will be responsible for preparing CDBG application(s) and managing the implementation of approved CDBG project(s) through closeout, subject to award by the Mississippi Development Authority. The procurement covers comprehensive grant application preparation and project administration services. Proposals will be evaluated using a point-based system: 40 points for consultant qualifications, 40 points for experience, and 20 points for performance capacity. The selection will be made by the City's selection committee, with the highest-scoring proposal receiving the contract. Proposals are due by 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, with the opportunity covering jurisdictions in Adams County and specifically involving the Town of Mayersville.

The City explicitly encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses. The contract will be structured on a lump sum basis following the established CDBG Program fee scale, though the specific funding amount remains undetermined at this time. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract appears designed to be flexible and inclusive, particularly for small and disadvantaged business entities. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a potentially significant administrative contract. The selected consultant will be responsible for navigating the entire CDBG application and project management process, indicating a role that requires substantial grant management expertise and familiarity with federal community development funding mechanisms.