Site work for a water / sewer project in Calhoun, Georgia. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Statements of qualifications and proposals are requested from consultants with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of Federally Assisted Projects. Responding firms should be qualified to provide grant writing, grant administration, and related services for projects utilizing federal funds. The contract will be for grant writing and administration services for Federally Funded Projects related to community and economic development, potentially including but not limited to Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Projects, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Redevelopment Fund Projects (RDF), Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Employment Incentive Program (EIP) Projects, Economic Development Administration (EDA) Projects, and any other federally funded project in compliance with 24 CFR 570.489(g). Qualified firms should be able to provide grant administration and related services including, but not limited to: Preparation of the grant application; Preparation of the Environmental Review Record; Preparation of draw/disbursement requests; Assistance with financial administration of grant funds and record keeping; Assistance with holding public hearings; Assistance with funding agency monitoring visits; Assistance with any required acquisition following the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA); Assisting the engineer with preparation of bid documents, advertising and conducting the bid opening; Assisting with Davis-Bacon and related labor requirements (including weekly payroll review and employee interviews); Assisting with meeting Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements; and preparation of close-out documents. This procurement may lead to additional project contracts or addendums for planning, administrative, and other related services for state and federally funded projects. This is not a request for retainer services. Immediate plans call for services to assist with the preparation and administration of a sanitary sewer rehabilitation and/or replacement project for which an ARC funding application will be submitted. Firms will be reconsidered on a project-by-project basis for future federally funded opportunities over the next five years. Firms should submit the following for evaluation: 1. History of firm and resources 2. Federal Funds Grant Writing & Administration Experience (including HUD, EDA, ARC, etc.) 3. Key personnel/qualifications 4. Current workload 5. Scope and level of service proposed 6. Experience with similar projects and references 7. Fees associated with Grant Writing and Administration (percentage for administration is acceptable) 8. Statement of Qualifications Form 9. Section 3 Certification Form for HUD assisted projects if claiming Section 3 status. The immediate project is subject to applicable Federal and State contract provisions and requirements including Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 and other relevant non-discrimination and accessibility laws. Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply. Future federal projects may not require Section 3 compliance.