RFP 27-23/AB RAIN GRANT PROGRAM

The City of Hampton, Virginia, is soliciting proposals for the Resilient and Innovative Neighbor (RAIN) Grant Program, a parcel-based initiative designed to help residential property owners manage stormwater and adapt to climate change. The selected contractor will co-administer a cost-share grant program to install or sustain green infrastructure, including rain gardens, native trees, rainwater harvesting systems, bioswales, and native conservation landscaping. The program operates with a total budget of 250,000 dollars per year for an initial term of two years, with the possibility of three optional one-year renewals. This annual budget is split between administrative costs, capped at 25 percent or 62,500 dollars, and direct grants to landowners, totaling 187,500 dollars. Proposals must be submitted by October 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, via DemandStar or as sealed physical packages. The City will award the contract to the most qualified offeror based on its sole discretion and reserves the right to make multiple awards. Key submission requirements include a detailed project schedule, a fee structure, and audited annual reports for the past three years. Contractors must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, non-discrimination laws, and federal lobbying certifications for awards exceeding 100,000 dollars. Reimbursement for program participants is contingent upon successful project inspection and the provision of receipts, while the contractor is guaranteed against defective workmanship for at least one year from the date of acceptance.