Administration RFP-cdbg DR

The City of Soperton, Georgia, located in Lanier County, is issuing a Request for Qualifications and Proposals for grant administration and related services to support federally assisted projects. The procurement seeks qualified consulting firms capable of providing comprehensive grant administration services including preparation of grant applications, environmental review records, draw and disbursement requests, financial administration assistance, public hearing coordination, property acquisition support under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act, bid document preparation and assistance, Davis-Bacon wage compliance administration, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing requirements support, and close-out documentation. The scope encompasses potential federal funding sources including Community Development Block Grants, Redevelopment Fund Projects, Employment Incentive Program funds, Economic Development Administration projects, and Southeast Crescent Regional Commission projects, all in compliance with 2 CFR 200. Responding firms must demonstrate organizational history and resources, extensive federal grant writing and administration experience, capacity to execute the full scope of work, current workload assessment, proposed service scope and fee structures, experience with similar projects supported by references, and completion of the Statement of Qualifications Form. The City plans to contract with a qualified firm within one year of the notice date, with immediate plans calling for services supporting preparation and administration of a FY2026 CDBG project. The proposal submission deadline is 30 days from the April 16, 2026 announcement date, with May 18, 2026 established as the due date.

This procurement is open to all qualified firms, though Section 3 Business Concerns are specifically encouraged to apply under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. The City complies with all applicable civil rights statutes including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and the Build America, Buy America Act. This is not a retainer arrangement; selected firms may be reconsidered on a project-by-project basis for additional state and federally funded opportunities within a 2-3 year period. No incumbent vendors or specific budget values are identified in the procurement documents. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and to waive informalities in the selection process. All contracts are subject to federal and state provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and applicable federal agencies.