The City of McRae‑Helena is seeking an experienced engineering firm to support its 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process and other federally funded projects. The scope includes preparing a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), providing NPDES design services if needed, and delivering design and construction administration for a variety of grant‑funded initiatives (CDBG, RDF, GEFA, EIP, EDA, SCRC, USDA, etc.). Firms must submit qualifications, fee structures, insurance proof, and a Statement of Qualifications form. The contract is expected to be awarded within a year of the notice and may lead to additional project work over the next 2‑3 years.
• Required services: PER, NPDES design (if applicable), design and construction management for federal‑funded projects.
• Target projects: CDBG, Redevelopment Fund, GEFA, Employment Incentive, EDA, SCRC, USDA, and other 2 CFR 200‑compliant grants.
• Submission deadline: 11 May 2026 (deadline listed as Nov 05 2026).
• Evaluation criteria: firm history, federal‑fund experience, key personnel, workload, proposed scope, references, fee structure, and insurance.
• Potential for follow‑on contracts for additional planning or administrative services.