CDBG and CHIP GRANT WRITING/ADMINISTRATIVE and RELATED GRANT SERVICES ¿ STATE AND FEDERAL PROJECTS

Bryan County, Georgia is requesting proposals for grant writing and administrative services for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HUD HOME Investment Partnership (CHIP) programs for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with proposals due November 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST (extended from November 13 per Addendum 1). Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.

The scope encompasses grant application preparation, environmental review records, draw and disbursement requests, financial administration, public hearing assistance, acquisition support under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act, bid document preparation, Davis-Bacon labor compliance, Fair Housing requirements, and closeout documentation. Projects focus on construction of new housing, housing reconstruction, and rehabilitation in the Groover Hill Community Target Area, with potential wastewater line installation. Bryan County may select a single firm or multiple firms, including multi-disciplinary teams with architectural and engineering capabilities.

Respondents must submit a Statement of Qualifications Form addressing history and resources, HOME and DCA grant program experience, capacity to complete the scope, current workload, proposed service level, experience with similar projects and references, and fee structures for both grant writing and grant administration services. Firms claiming Section 3 Business Concern status must include applicable certification forms. All contracts are subject to Federal and State provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and must comply with civil rights legislation, Fair Housing requirements, Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, and Build America, Buy America requirements.

Questions are due October 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Sealed proposals must be submitted by mail to Charlene Bunch, Finance Director, 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive, Suite 201, Richmond Hill, GA 31324; electronic submissions are not accepted. Contact: cbunch@bryancountyga.gov.