Grant Application Development and Implementation Services for Downtown Revitalization Program
- Client
- City of Athens
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
- 10/22/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Athens, Texas, requires grant administration and professional services for its 2027 and 2028 Downtown Revitalization Program opportunities. The awarded service providers will deliver application development and grant agreement implementation services for proposed downtown sidewalk and related improvements. The scope of work encompasses application preparation, project and financial management, environmental review, real property acquisition, construction management, fair housing/equal opportunity compliance, and audit/contract close-out assistance. Only onshore USA firms and individuals with past experience in federally funded programs are eligible to bid. Applicants must submit a proposal of services and a statement of qualifications to the City's Finance Department by Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The provided document excerpt does not state a specific budget, contract term, or evaluation criteria.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 2027 and 2028 DRP - Grant Administration.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Athens is issuing a Request for Proposals to select an administration firm or professional service provider for application preparation and grant agreement implementation for the 2027 and 2028 Texas Community Development Block Grant Downtown Revitalization Program. The proposed projects involve downtown sidewalk and related improvements. Competent firms with experience in federally funded grant administration are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- City of Athens
- Proposals due
- Thursday, November 5, 2026 by 3:00PM
- How to submit
- Hard copy and email PDF
- Submission details
- Submit 3 hard copies and an electronic copy in PDF format to City of Athens, Attn: Finance Department, 508 E Tyler St., Athens, TX 75751
- Place of performance
- Athens, TX
- Funding
- TxCDBG (Texas Community Development Block Grant), TDA (Texas Department of Agriculture), 2 CFR 200, 24 CFR 570
How proposals are evaluated
| Experience | 30 points |
| Work Performance | 30 points |
| Capacity to Perform | 20 points |
| Proposed Cost | 20 points |
Scope of work
- Application Preparation and development assistance including Scope of Work, budget, and schedule
- Project Management and general advice on project implementation
- Financial Management and assistance with depository/signatory forms
- Environmental Review compliance in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58
- Real Property Acquisition assistance and URA reporting
- Construction Management and labor standards compliance
- Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity, Section 3, and Section 504 compliance
- Audit and Contract Close-out Assistance including final completion reports
Minimum qualifications
- Past experience with federally funded programs
- Related experience in managing federally-funded local public works construction projects
- Related experience and background with specific project types
- Certified Administrator of TxCDBG Program by TDA
- Not debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded in SAM (www.Sam.gov)
Documents to include with the bid
- Proposal of services
- Statement of qualifications
- Cost proposal by category
- List of referrals from past local government clients
- Resumes of employees assigned to the project
- Form W-9
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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