Administration Professional Services

The contract involves providing professional administrative services to assist the City of Lake Jackson in applying for and managing grants under the Texas General Land Office’s CDBG-MIT Resilient Communities Program. The scope includes preparing applications, overseeing awarded projects, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, environmental reviews, construction management, and financial reporting. Proposals can be submitted for all or some services, with multiple awards possible at the City's discretion, and the anticipated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $5 million. The deadline for submission is November 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with proposals to be emailed to the designated contact. The City emphasizes equal opportunity and encourages participation from small, minority, women-owned, and labor surplus area businesses. The contract incorporates numerous federal and state clauses, including requirements from 2 CFR 200.326, the Davis-Bacon Act, HUD Section 3, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and debarment/suspension provisions. It mandates submission of various certifications and disclosures, such as conflict of interest forms, lobbying certifications, and proof of SAM registration. The agreement emphasizes compliance, record-keeping, and monitoring responsibilities for the contractor, with the City retaining final authority on acceptance and oversight. While specific delivery timelines, locations, and detailed pricing are not explicitly defined, proposers must demonstrate their capacity to perform within their proposed schedule and budget, submitting a comprehensive proposal that includes qualifications, resource statements, and cost estimates aligned with potential funding levels. The process prioritizes best value through a points-based evaluation considering experience, past performance, capacity, and cost, with no fixed award amount or schedule specified beyond the submission deadline.