Administration and Oversight of the City's Grants

The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) for a vendor to provide administration and oversight of the city’s grant programs. The selected firm will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of municipal grants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, monitoring grant performance, preparing reports, and serving as the primary liaison between the city and grant recipients. This is a competitive qualification process with an SOQ submission deadline of July 17 2026. The award will be made after the city’s internal approval process; no specific contract value or duration is disclosed. • Scope: Centralized administration, compliance monitoring, reporting, and liaison services for all city‑issued grants. • Deliverables: Grant management policies, tracking system setup, periodic performance reports, audit support, and stakeholder communication. • Timeline: SOQ due 7/17/2026; award decision expected after the protest period ending 8/28/2026. • Eligibility: Open to qualified consulting firms; no specific experience level detailed beyond grant administration expertise. • Evaluation: Based on qualifications submitted; no price proposal required at this stage.