GRANT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, is soliciting proposals for Grant Management Consulting and Compliance Services under RFP No. 550103. The selected consultant will provide professional services for a three-year term, focusing on financial oversight, risk management, grant administration, and strategic recommendations to maintain fiscal integrity and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key responsibilities include reviewing financial operations, performing risk assessments, monitoring subrecipients, and developing financial reports and dashboards. Proposals must be submitted via the Bonfire/EUNA Procurement Supplier Portal by October 12, 2026. Award decisions are based on a points-based evaluation system that prioritizes technical qualifications before reviewing cost proposals. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and past performance (30 points), technical approach (25 points), key personnel and organizational capacity (20 points), and the project management implementation plan (15 points). Additional points are available through Detroit Equalization Credits for local businesses. Successful respondents must comply with various legal and regulatory requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Equal Opportunity clauses, and federal grant regulations under 2 CFR 200(e). Mandatory submission documents include a detailed respondent questionnaire, a pricing schedule of hourly rates, and various notarized affidavits and certificates of authority.