8266-20241108100500 Sandersville

The Town of Sandersville, Mississippi, located in Jones County, is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to prepare a FY 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and administer approved CDBG project(s) through closeout. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on comprehensive grant application preparation and project management services. Key deliverables include completing the CDBG application, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and procedures, and managing all administrative aspects of the project from initiation to closeout. The proposal evaluation will be based on three primary criteria: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, either by mail or hand delivery. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and terminate the selection process at any time.

The Town explicitly encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Section 3 eligible businesses. While the specific contract award value is not predetermined, the contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis in accordance with the CDBG Program fee scale. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The procurement appears to be open to a wide range of consulting firms and individuals with expertise in grant writing, municipal project administration, and community development block grant management. Potential respondents should have demonstrated experience in navigating federal and state grant application processes, particularly within municipal government contexts. The lack of a specified budget suggests that pricing flexibility and competitive proposals will be critical to winning the contract.