2627-03 - GRANT ADMINISTRATION & ENGINGEERING FOR CDBG WATER WELL AND WATER STORAGE FFY2024-2025 26DB-E03

Jackson County is soliciting proposals for RFP No. 2627-03 to provide grant administration and engineering services for the CDBG Water Well and Water Storage project. This initiative is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by FloridaCommerce under the FFY 2024-2025 Small Cities CDBG Program. The project is divided into two parts: Part A covers grant administration, including project initiation and the preparation of compliance documentation such as Fair Housing and ADA grievance procedures, while Part B covers engineering services. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm Central Time on December 3, 2026. The selection process differs for each part. Part A will be awarded to the highest-ranked proposer based on qualifications and a total fixed fee. Part B is procured under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, where price is not a selection factor and compensation is only negotiated after the selection of the firm. Evaluation criteria for both parts include firm qualifications, key personnel capabilities, and specific experience with the Florida Small Cities CDBG Program. The contract requires strict adherence to federal and state regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200, the Davis-Bacon Act, and Build America Buy America requirements. Successful bidders must provide insurance certificates for approval by the Jackson County Risk Management Office within 10 days of the award notice. All vendor payments are subject to approval by the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners during their monthly Tuesday evening meetings. The County Purchasing Department serves as the sole point of contact for this solicitation.