RFQ- 2026 City of Monroe Grant Writing

The City of Monroe, Georgia is issuing a Request for Qualifications and Proposals to identify qualified consulting firms to provide grant writing, grant administration, and related services for federally funded projects in community and economic development. The procurement seeks firms with demonstrated expertise in supporting local government implementation of federally assisted projects, specifically those utilizing Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Redevelopment Fund Projects (RDF), Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Employment Incentive Program (EIP), Economic Development Administration (EDA), and other compliant federal funding mechanisms. Responding firms must demonstrate capability across multiple core services, including grant application preparation, environmental review records management, draw and disbursement requests, financial administration, public hearing assistance, agency monitoring support, Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA) compliance, Davis-Bacon labor requirements, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements, and close-out documentation. The immediate project involves CDBG-funded infrastructure improvements for water and sewer systems with housing components. Firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications Form and, if applicable, a Section 3 Certification Form. Proposals must be received by mail or email no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, with the City reserving the right to reject any proposals and waive procedural informalities. The City anticipates contracting with a reputable consulting firm within one year of the March 30, 2026 posting date.

Responding firms will be reconsidered on a project-by-project basis for future federally funded opportunities within a 24-month period following the notice date. While the immediate project includes Section 3 requirements under the HUD Act of 1968, future federal projects may not require such compliance; firms may claim Section 3 Business Concern status if applicable. All responding organizations must comply with 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 (BABA), which mandates the use of American-made covered materials including iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials in infrastructure projects. The procurement is subject to federal and state contract provisions administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and other applicable federal agencies. Pricing for grant writing and administration services may be structured as a percentage-based fee arrangement, though specific award values or budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation.