Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi (MCH) is seeking a qualified firm or individual to serve as the grant administrator for its Community Development Block Grant‑Coronavirus (CDBG‑CV) portfolio. The contractor will act as a technical advisor and compliance partner, handling program‑management, federal procurement support, Davis‑Bacon labor‑standards compliance, Section 3 outreach, financial management, reporting, and close‑out for four grant projects totaling approximately $3.38 million. The work includes developing workplans, preparing procurement documents, reviewing certified payrolls, tracking budgets, preparing progress reports, and ensuring adherence to HUD, federal, and state regulations. Proposals must include a fee structure (hourly rates with a not‑to‑exceed amount), staffing plan, relevant experience, and required certifications. The contract will commence upon award (expected early October) and continue through final grant close‑out.
• Scope: Full‑service grant administration and compliance for four CDBG‑CV grants (mental‑health clinic, therapeutic residential facilities, healing arts program, trauma‑informed transitional living).
• Services: Program management, procurement assistance, Davis‑Bacon compliance, Section 3 compliance, financial tracking, reporting, environmental review coordination, and close‑out documentation.
• Deliverables: Work plans, status reports, procurement files, certified payroll reviews, budget reconciliations, progress and performance reports, audit‑ready records.
• Timeline: RFP advertised August 13; questions due August 21; proposals due September 11; contract execution anticipated early October.
• Evaluation: Experience (30 pts), technical approach (20 pts), key personnel (20 pts), compliance expertise (20 pts), cost (10 pts).
• Required qualifications: Prior HUD CDBG/CDBG‑CV administration, federal procurement, Davis‑Bacon, Section 3, financial management, SAM registration, insurance.