Request for proposals for grant administration services

High Shoals, North Carolina is requesting proposals for grant administration services on behalf of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project, with proposals due August 18, 2026. The scope includes standards necessary for project implementation in conformance with CDBG compliance areas, with the grant administrator serving as the primary point of contact for fund management, documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The RFP requires qualified firms or individuals capable of managing grant-related compliance, implementing project standards, and ensuring conformance with federal CDBG regulations. Proposers must demonstrate previous successful grant administration experience under CDBG or similar federal compliance frameworks and are expected to meet requirements related to insurance, bonding, and professional qualifications with references.

Pricing and fee arrangements are to be submitted by responding proposers as part of their bids. The RFP may include set-asides or preferences for minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or local vendors as applicable under North Carolina procurement regulations and CDBG guidelines, though specific preference programs are not detailed in the source material.