Description
The City of McRae‑Helena is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive grant administration services for FY 2027 federally assisted projects, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and other HUD, EDA, and regional commission programs. The scope covers grant application preparation, environmental review documentation, draw request processing, financial administration, public hearing support, acquisition assistance, bid preparation, Davis‑Bacon compliance, AFFH compliance, and close‑out documentation. The contract will be awarded within a year of the notice and may lead to additional task orders over the next 2‑3 years.
• Services: grant writing, application and environmental review prep, draw/disbursement requests, financial record‑keeping, public hearing facilitation, acquisition assistance, bid package support, Davis‑Bacon and AFFH compliance, project close‑out.
• Target projects: CDBG, RDF, EIP, EDA, SCRC, and any other federally funded community/economic development projects under 2 CFR 200.
• Deliverables: completed grant applications, required regulatory documentation, periodic draw requests, compliance reports, and final close‑out packages.
• Timeline: contract to be executed within 12 months; services to support FY 2027 project cycle.
• Evaluation criteria: firm history, federal grant experience, capacity, current workload, proposed service level, relevant references, and fee structure.