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Request for Proposals for American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021 Grant Administration
| Agency: | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette |
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| Level of Government: | State & Local |
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| Opps ID: | NBD15618469038601300 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Due Date: | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Source: | https://classifieds.arkansason... |
Request for Proposals (RFP)
For American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021
Grant Administration
Re: Howard County
Request for Proposals for American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021 Grant Administration
Dear Management Service Providers:
Attached is a copy of the Howard County’s Request for Proposals for management services
For the American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021 form the U. S. Department of Treasury. The Howard County is seeking the services of qualified management service providers to assist in the overall management of Its ARP allocation activities. Multiple contracts may be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The County will consider dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities.
Please submit your proposal to Howard County Judge Kevin Smith, 421 North Main Street, Nashville,
AR 71852. The deadline for submission of proposals December 5, 2022. It is the responsibility of submitting entity to ensure that the proposal is received in a timely manner. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered for award, regardless of whether or not the delay was outside the control of the submitting firm.
The County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals.
Sincerely,
Cally Reed, Administrative Assistant
Howard County is seeking proposals from competent service provider(s) to assist the County in the overall management of its American Rescue Plan of 2021 allocation activities, funded through the U. S. Department of Treasury. An estimated value of the project is $350,000.00.
The following outlines the request for proposals.
l. Scope of Work-The successful respondent(s) is to provide management services that may include but are not limited to the following:
?Comprehensive administration of approved programs and projects contemplated by allowable Projects through the U.S. Department of Treasury;
?Attend meetings with AAC/AML or other state/federal agencies in conjunction with and on behalf of Howard County;
?Collaborate with the County on project formulation; information gathering; project development (define both small and large project’s scope, size, and damages, including cost estimating that will be the basis of each project); project submittals must be approved by the Administrator
before funding can be approved;
?Proactively identify opportunities to maximize funding within the current regulatory framework;
?Provide ongoing guidance to maximize funding;
?Assist the County with U. S. Department of Treasury quarterly reporting;
?Generate time extensions requests to the U.S. Department of Treasury when necessary so that eligibility is not forfeited;
?Assist in getting the necessary legal documents for proper filing;
?Advise on document retention strategies;
?Coordinate with Howard County staff to obtain all cost and necessary backup documentation to develop , revise, and submit projects; Track status of the U.S. Department of Treasury regulations and any changes in those regulations and service as liaison between the U.S. Department of Treasury and state agencies and local governments;
?Assist in responding to Requests for Information from the U.S. Department of Treasury and Other agencies;
?Assist with the submission of appeals for the U.S. Department of Treasury; Provide detailed and periodic management reports on the status of projects including developments, revisions, submissions/approvals, open issues, financial overview, etc.; Preparing public procurement documentations and providing additional procurement
assistance, including but not limited to preparing and writing requests for qualifications, requests for proposals, or other applicable procurements for identified projects to meet federal and state requirements; Developing program guidelines, policies, procedure, implementation plans, or other pertinent documents;
?Research, development, and prepare grant applications and other applicable public assistance documents;
?Review data and records for compliance with federal requirements;
?Advise on management of closeout process; Research, monitoring, reporting, documenting, managing, analyzing, assessing, designing, and other work related projects.
II. Statement of Qualifications ? The County is seeking to contact with a competent service provider experienced in grant application and administration, including the above Scope of Work. Please provide the following information:
?A brief history of proposing entity, including general background, knowledge of experience working with relevant agencies.
?Related experience in applying for and managing federally-funded local public works construction projects including FEMA Public Assistance.
?A statement substantiating the service provider’s resources of the proposing entity and the ability to carry out the scope of work requested.
III. Proposed Cost of Services ? Please provide your cost proposal to accomplish the scope of work.
IV. Evaluation Criteria - The proposals received will be evaluated and ranked according to the following criteria and using the rating sheet enclosed as Exhibit A:
Criteria Maximum Points
Experience 40
Work Performance 30
Capacity of Perform 10
Proposed Cost 20
Total 100
V. Submission Requirements
?A statement of conflicts (if any) the proposing entity or key employees may have regarding these services. The statement should include conflicts, as well as any working relationships that may be perceived by disinterested parties as a conflict. If no conflicts of interests are identified, please state so.
VI. Deadline for Submission ? Proposals must be received no later than December 5, 2022. Please Submit to the Howard County Judge’s Office,421 North Main Street, Nashville, AR 71852.
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