The City of Starkville requests statements of qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms or individuals to provide grant administration services for work related to the implementation of electric infrastructure projects. You are invited to submit a SOQ,

The City of Starkville, Mississippi, is seeking statements of qualifications from qualified firms or individuals to provide grant administration services for electric infrastructure projects. The scope of work includes ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, providing programmatic reporting, and managing the financial administration and record keeping of grant funds. The City is also seeking special services as required by the project or funding source. This solicitation, identified by RFx number 3170036360, encourages participation from Minority-owned, Woman-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, as well as Section 3 eligible businesses. Statements of qualifications must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. CST on September 23, 2026. Submissions can be made online via the city's planning portal or physically delivered to the Office of the City Clerk in a sealed envelope marked Proposal for Grant Administration Services. Physical submissions require five duplicate original copies and one PDF electronic copy on a USB flash drive. The recommended length for the SOQ is twenty pages, with individual resumes limited to two pages. Evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system: 40 points for personnel qualifications and resource availability, 40 points for team experience on similar projects, 15 points for regional experience and performance, and 5 points for MBE/DBE/WBE participation. A selection committee will review the submittals and provide recommendations to the Board of Aldermen. The City will then negotiate a master contract with the selected prime firm. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Mary Williams, P.E. or Joanna McLaurin.