Description
Bryan County is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide grant writing, administration, and related services for FY2027‑FY2028 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HUD HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) / Community Housing Improvement Programs (CHIP). The work includes preparing grant applications, environmental review records, draw requests, financial administration, public hearings, acquisition assistance, bid preparation, Davis‑Bacon compliance, AFFH compliance, and close‑out documentation. The county may also need support for a wastewater line extension and housing rehabilitation in the Groover Hill Community Target Area. Proposals must be submitted in sealed form by November 13, 2026; questions are due by October 26, 2026.
• Scope: Grant writing, application preparation, environmental review, disbursement requests, financial and compliance administration, public outreach, acquisition support, construction bid assistance, and project close‑out.
• Target Programs: FY2027 & FY2028 CDBG and FY2027 & FY2028 HOME/CHIP.
• Expected Deliverables: Complete grant packages, ongoing administration (if funded), coordination with architects/engineers, compliance reports, and final close‑out files.
• Evaluation Criteria: Firm history, relevant HOME/CDBG experience, capacity, current workload, proposed service level, references, fee structure, and Section 3 certification (if applicable).
• Contract Type: Non‑state agency services, likely a firm‑fixed‑price or cost‑plus arrangement for the duration of the grant periods (approximately two years).