Qualifications/proposals grant writing & administration/management

The City of Oakwood, Georgia, issued a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/RFP) on May 7, 2026, soliciting grant writing and administration firms to provide comprehensive services for multiple state and federal funded projects over a three-year contract period from June 2026 through June 2029. The procurement seeks qualified consultants to assist with planning, budgeting, writing, and administering grants for community and economic development initiatives, including Complete Streets multi-modal transportation infrastructure, water and sewer systems, stormwater management, downtown revitalization, and public spaces. Immediate deliverables include preliminary engineering for an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) pre-application due June 19, 2026, with full application due July 10, 2026; preparation support for a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Planning & Demonstration Grant application due May 26, 2026; and assistance with FY 28/FY 29 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for infrastructure construction projects. Required qualifications include active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), no federal debarment, Georgia licensing, and technical expertise in preliminary engineering review, NEPA compliance, financial management, real property acquisition, construction administration, and contract compliance monitoring. Evaluation criteria encompass firm history and mission statement (4 points maximum), community familiarity (4 points), key personnel qualifications (4 points), proposed approach and service scope (4 points), state and federal grant experience (4 points), current workload and schedule capability (3 points), litigation history (1 point), and DCA Section 3 Certification completion (1 point). Digital and hard copy proposals must be submitted by 12:00 PM on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and Section 3 certified firms are encouraged to apply, and the procurement complies with 2 CFR 200 Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) requirements and The Brooks Act. Selected consultant(s) must submit updated Statements of Qualifications, license registrations, and Errors & Omissions insurance annually to maintain eligibility throughout the contract period. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is stated; however, responding firms must provide both pre-award grant writing fee schedules and post-award administration fee schedules or percentages of total project costs for evaluation. The procurement documentation does not identify existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration, nor does it list any set-aside restrictions beyond the encouragement of MWBE and Section 3 participation.