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The City of Jackson, Mississippi is soliciting applications and qualifications for HUD grant programs and housing construction contractor pre-qualification, with submissions due October 27, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. and a joint Application/Proposal Workshop on October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Smith Robertson Museum.

The solicitation comprises two parallel tracks. The first is a Notice of Grant Funding from the Office of Housing and Community Development for four HUD programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), and the HOME Investment Partnership Program, funded for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The second is an RFQ to establish an Approved Contractor List for general contractors and subcontractors with demonstrated experience in housing construction and rehabilitation, specifically plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and roofing systems, to support CDBG and HOME-funded projects.

RFQ respondents must meet threshold requirements including Mississippi Secretary of State certificate of good standing, commercial general liability insurance ($250,000 minimum), workers compensation and employers liability insurance ($250,000 minimum), automobile liability insurance ($150,000 per occurrence), contractor's bond, SAMS registration, city-issued master trade license, state licensure under FIRREA, recent financial statements or supplier credit letters, three project references, and a conflict of interest statement. Evaluation on a 100-point scale assesses rehabilitation services experience (minimum five years required), capacity to meet timelines, financial capacity and creditworthiness, experience meeting MBE/WBE and local hiring requirements including Davis-Bacon and HUD Section 3 compliance, and innovation in community hiring, stakeholder engagement, local supplier utilization, sustainability practices, and budget/schedule management. Projects must comply with HUD, EPA, OSHA, DOT federal regulations, state standards, and local building codes.

All submissions are electronic through www.jacksonmsbids.com. Applicants seeking information should contact the Office of Development Assistance Division at 601-960-2083.