City of port wentworth request for qualifications and proposals grant writing/administrative & relat

The City of Port Wentworth in Chatham County, Georgia, is seeking a consulting firm to provide comprehensive grant writing, grant administration, and related services for federally funded projects through a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P). The procurement aims to identify a consultant with a proven track record of successfully assisting local governments with implementing federally assisted projects across various grant programs, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Redevelopment Fund Projects (RDF), Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Employment Incentive Program (EIP), and Economic Development Administration (EDA) projects. Required services encompass a wide range of activities such as grant application preparation, environmental reviews, draw/disbursement requests, financial administration, public hearings, monitoring visits, acquisition assistance, bid document preparation, and Davis-Bacon compliance. Responding firms must demonstrate extensive experience with federal grant programs, provide detailed information about key personnel qualifications, current workload, proposed scope of services, references, and fee structures. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on December 13, 2024, with the city planning to contract with a selected firm within one year from the notice date.

The procurement appears open to all qualified consultants, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the documents. Three firms have already submitted proposals: Gilbert & Associates, INC, Business Solutions Services, LLC, and BerryDunn. The city will evaluate submissions based on compliance with federal regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 109 of the HCD Act of 1974, Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. The RFQ/P indicates that Section 3 business concerns will be considered, suggesting a preference for firms that provide economic opportunities for low-income residents. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the documents note that all agreements will be structured as lump sum amounts, with responding firms required to propose their fee for grant administration services. The city reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals and waive informalities in the proposal process, providing flexibility in the procurement approach.