Ripley County requests proposals for preparation of a grant application, grant administration, and activity delivery services to assist in a proposed project to be financed with Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)-Disaster Recovery funds. The county, in conjunction with the City of Doniphan, is proposing to provide downpayment assistance for future owners of single-family housing units located within the 63935 zip code.
Grant application preparation shall include, but is not limited to, preparation and submittal of all completed grant forms by the appropriate deadline.
Grant administration services include, but are not limited to, the implementation of the project in conformance with the following CDBG compliance areas: environmental review, financial management, procurement, contract management, labor standards, equal opportunity/civil rights, citizen participation, acquisition/relocation, and close out.
Activity delivery costs (ADCs) are incurred for services directly related to delivery of a specific project or service to a beneficiary. ADCs include, but are not limited to, applicant intake & selection, underwriting, duplication of benefits analyses, work write-ups, program policy and procedures development, and environmental reviews (if completed by a sub-recipient).
Costs associated with grant writing, grant administration, and project delivery shall be submitted as separate lump sum bids with each clearly defined. Contracts executed for grant administration and/or activity delivery costs shall be contingent upon the award of the grant and commitment of all project funds.
Information provided to the county shall include:
1) The firm’s specialized experience and technical competence with respect to grant preparation and related work.
2) The past record of performance of the firm with respect to such factors as accessibility to clients, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules.
3) Capability of carrying out all aspects of grant related activities.
4) Cost of services (clearly separate the costs associated with grant preparation, grant administration, and activity delivery services and identified each as a lump sum amount).
5) Documentation of E-Verify requirements; and,
6) References from previous clients of related work with the firm within the past five years.
1, 2, and 4 above shall receive priority weighting in the final selection.
The above information should be submitted no later than 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to Ripley County Clerk,
100 Courthouse Square, Suite #2, Doniphan, MO 63935 or ripley@sos.mo.gov. Late responses will not be considered. For more information, contact Jesse Roy, Presiding Commissioner at (573) 996-3215.
Ripley County is an Equal Opportunity Employers and invites the submission of proposals from minority, women, and Section 3-owned firms.