2027 CDBG Grant Administration Services

The City of McRae‑Helena, GA is soliciting a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive grant administration and writing services for its FY2026/2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other federally funded projects. The scope includes preparing grant applications, environmental review records, draw requests, financial administration, public hearing support, acquisition assistance, bid document preparation, Davis‑Bacon compliance, AFFH compliance, and close‑out documentation. The contract is expected to be awarded within a year of the notice and will cover a single fiscal year of work, with potential follow‑on contracts for additional federal or state projects over the next 2‑3 years. • Services: grant writing, application preparation, compliance (HUD, EDA, ADA, etc.), financial and payroll review, public outreach, acquisition support, bid administration, close‑out. • Target projects: CDBG, RDF, EIP, EDA, SCRC, and any 2 CFR 200‑compliant federal program. • Deliverables: completed grant applications, required environmental and financial records, draw/disbursement requests, meeting minutes, compliance reports, and final close‑out packages. • Timeline: contract to start within 12 months of posting; proposals due Nov 5 2026; project duration approx. 12 months. • Evaluation criteria: firm history, federal grant experience, capacity, workload, proposed service level, references, and cost.