Listing Summary

The City of Perry is requesting statements of qualifications and proposals from consultants with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of Federally Assisted Projects. Responding firms should be qualified to provide grant writing, grant administration, and related services for projects utilizing federal funds.  The City plans to contract with a consulting firm for grant writing and administration services for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Responding firms should be qualified to provide the above stated services for a period of 2 to 3 years. 

 

This 2024 procurement action may also lead to additional contracts and/or contract addendums for planning, design, administrative and other related services. All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. 

 

INTERESTED QUALIFIED FIRMS MAY SUBMIT QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES.

 

Criteria for evaluation includes:

1. History of firm and resources
2. Federal Funds Grant Writing & Administration Experience, including CDBG Housing and Public Facilities project experience along with references for current and completed projects.
3. Key personnel/qualifications
4. Current workload
5. Scope and level of service proposed
6. Experience with similar projects and list of references
7. Fees associated with Grant Writing and Administration – percentage for administration is acceptable.
8. Statement of Qualifications Form
9. Section 3 Certification Form for HUD assisted projects, if claiming Section 3 Status                   

 

The City of Perry reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process.  The City of Perry is an equal opportunity employer.  Further in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.  The City of Perry does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the administration or operation of its programs.  This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

 

The City also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the HCD Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and  the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. 

 

For consideration, interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Certification Form prior to preparing and submitting their proposal.  Proposals should be received no later than 4:00 PM on November 22, 2023. Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions and proposal packages should be submitted to the name and address listed below:

 

Emily Carson, Community Planner 
City of Perry
P.O. Box 2030
Perry, GA  31069
Office 478.988.2702

emily.carson@perry-ga.gov

 

PLEASE WRITE CDBG PROPOSAL STATEMENT ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ENVELOPE.