This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Monticello, Mississippi. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Administrative Consultant will be responsible for preparing the CDBG application(s) and for implementing the Towns CDBG project(s) through closeout, pending award(s) by the Mississippi Development Authority. The Administrative Consultant must carry out all activities in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, and procedures of the CDBG Program. The Town of Monticello is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. Additionally, the selected firm or individual must comply with Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R., Part 75). CDBG regulations governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section 3 businesses, Targeted Section 3 Workers, and Section 3 Workers. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: Proposal for CDBG Administrative Services. Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Capacity for Performance (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail: Qualifications - List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to project, Experience - Information regarding the firms experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, the project activities, and the status of the projects. Capacity for Performance - Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services. The Town will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee may hold proposals for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The Town reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The Town will award a contract with the qualified firm or individual whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the Town, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project. The contract will be on a lump sum basis and in accordance with the established CDBG program fee scale. The Town has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.