Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from consultants with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with grant writing for and implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. Responding firms should be qualified 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 any required acquisition following the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (URA); Assisting the engineer/architect with preparation of bid documents, advertising and conducting the bid opening; Assisting the city/county with Davis- Bacon and related labor requirements including weekly payroll review and employee interviews; Assisting the city/county with meeting Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements; and Preparation of close-out documents.

Town of Hiltonia plans are to contract with a reputable consulting firm for grant writing, and, if funded, for administration services, for a FY 2023 CDBG project. The purpose of the project is to provide Street/Drainage, Water and Wastewater Improvements to the distribution system in Hiltonia, GA.

Information which should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows:

1)        History of firm and resources
2)        CDBG experience, including other DCA grant programs
3)        Capacity to complete scope of work
4)        Current workload
5)        Scope and level of service proposed
6)        Experience with similar projects and list of references
7)        Fess associates with grant writing, and grant administration, if the project is funded
8)        Statement of Qualifications Form
9)        Application Section 3 Certification forms, if claiming Section Status