FY 2026 CDBG Administration SOQ

The City of Pembroke, Georgia, located in Brooks County, is seeking qualified consultants to provide comprehensive administrative and grant services for a potential FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on grant writing, potential grant administration, and project management services for residential rehabilitation initiatives. Specific deliverables include preparing grant applications, environmental review records, draw/disbursement requests, project management for single-activity residential rehabilitation projects, financial administration, record keeping, public hearing assistance, and bid coordination. The RFP requires responding firms to demonstrate extensive CDBG program implementation experience and submit detailed statements of qualifications covering firm history, resources, grant experience, project capacity, current workload, service scope, and references. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM on December 8, 2025, to Chris Benson at the City of Pembroke, with sealed envelopes marked "FY 2026 CDBG Administration SOQ" and delivered to 353 N. Main Street, Pembroke, GA 31321.

The solicitation encourages participation from Section 3 Business Concerns, who may submit optional certification forms to claim preference status. The project is subject to multiple federal compliance requirements, including Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Architectural Barriers Act. Consultant compensation will be structured as either percentage-based or lump sum arrangements, with the City reserving the right to accept or reject proposals and waive informalities in the selection process. The project scope encompasses housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and demolition/clearance activities, with a focus on supporting residential infrastructure improvements. Respondents must also provide documentation of errors and omissions insurance and include detailed fee schedules for both grant writing and grant administration services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial investment in community development infrastructure.