What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Rockdale Housing Authority seeks qualified professional firms or individuals to provide comprehensive grant administration and management services for a Texas General Land Office grant to construct a multi-family low-income housing development. Over a 24-month contract term, the selected vendor will manage the grant lifecycle, including regulatory compliance, financial management, procurement assistance, reporting, and audit and closeout support. Onshore USA organizations may bid, and technical questions are due by December 1, 2026, with responses issued by December 4, 2026. Applicants must submit one electronic PDF proposal to [email protected] by 12:00 PM on December 10, 2026, including a cover letter, firm profile, key personnel qualifications, approach and methodology, and a cost proposal. The Rockdale Housing Authority will evaluate proposals based on Best Value, weighting experience and track record, staff qualifications, methodology and readiness, and cost reasonableness at 20 percent each, and local knowledge and other considerations at 10 percent each. Additional consideration applies to local, small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, with interviews scheduled for December 14–16, 2026, and contract award announced on December 18, 2026.
Scope of work
- Manage the lifecycle of the awarded grant over a 24-month period
- Ensure regulatory compliance with 2 CFR 200, environmental reviews, Davis-Bacon Act labor standards, and civil rights requirements
- Setup financial tracking systems, review eligible costs, prepare reimbursement requests, and coordinate with internal accounting teams
- Assist in drafting compliant bids, RFPs, and contract documents for grant-funded projects
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and final performance and financial reports to funders
- Communicate updates to community leaders and citizens
- Maintain orderly project files for monitoring visits and independent financial audits
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience & Track Record | 20% |
| Staff Qualifications | 20% |
| Methodology & Readiness | 20% |
| Cost Reasonableness | 20% |
| Local Knowledge | 10% |
| Other Considerations | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified professional firms or individuals
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter signed by an authorized firm official certifying proposal validity for 90 days
- Firm Profile & Experience
- Qualifications of Key Personnel (resumes or profiles)
- Approach and Methodology narrative
- Cost Proposal
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit one electronic copy in PDF format with the subject line 'Proposal for Grant Administration Services - [Your Firm Name]'. Late submissions will not be reviewed.
