Request for Proposals for Administrative & Related Grant Services

The City of Cairo in Georgia is seeking qualified consultants to provide comprehensive Administrative and Related Grant Services for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. The procurement is specifically focused on securing a consultant with proven expertise in grant writing and implementation for local governments. Required services include preparing grant applications, developing Environmental Review Records, processing draw and disbursement requests, providing financial administration assistance, maintaining records, facilitating public hearings, and supporting property acquisition in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM on February 16, 2026, to Booker Gainor at the City of Cairo's address, with the sealed envelope clearly marked "FY2026 CDBG Grant Writing & Administration SOQ". Potential respondents can contact Booker Gainor at bgainor@cairocity.net or (229) 377-1722 for additional information or questions about the opportunity.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, but emphasizes that consultants must demonstrate compliance with numerous federal regulations governing HUD-assisted projects. These compliance requirements include adherence to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Build America, Buy America Act. The City of Cairo reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. No specific contract value, budget range, or funding source details were provided in the Request for Proposals. Interested consultants should have a strong track record of successful CDBG grant administration and experience working with local government entities. The procurement appears to be open to a wide range of qualified consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in grant writing and administration.