Statements of qualifications and proposals are being 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.

Plans are to contract, within a year from the date of this notice, with a reputable consulting firm for grant writing and
administration services for Federally Funded Projects related to community and economic development. This procurement
could include Redevelopment Fund Projects (RDF), Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), Economic
Development Administration (EDA) Projects, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Projects, Georgia Environmental Finance
Authority (GEFA) Projects, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Projects, and any other federally funded
project in compliance with 24 CFR 570.489(g).

Immediate plans call for services to assist with the preparation and administration of a Community Housing Improvement
Program (CHIP) related to housing improvements. All firms submitting will be re-considered, on a project-by-project basis,
should future federally funded opportunities arise in the next 24-month period from date of this notice.