Beaumont County Ionwave #WU0426-20

Beaumont Seeks Grant Administration Services for Water Infrastructure Projects

The City of Beaumont Water Utilities department is seeking qualified service providers for professional grant administration services to support water infrastructure projects funded by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). - Government Buyer: - City of Beaumont Water Utilities department - Contact: John Pippins III, PE, Water Utilities/Administration - Services Requested: - Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant Administration Services - Pre-award and post-award management for TWDB-funded projects - Grant application development, technical assistance, project monitoring, record keeping, and project closeout - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; this is a professional services procurement - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with EPA Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program - Encouragement of participation from Minority, Small, and Women-Owned Businesses, and labor surplus area firms - Adherence to prevailing wage rates for Jefferson County - Submission of compliance forms, insurance affidavits, and certifications regarding lobbying, terrorist financing, and civil rights - Contract is contingent on TWDB grant funding and may be cancelled by either party with 30 days' notice - Place of Performance: - City of Beaumont, Texas (including Water Utilities/Administration office at 1350 Langham Road, Beaumont, TX 77707)

Description

The City of Beaumont is seeking proposals from qualified service providers to assist with pre-award and post-award management services for eligible activities to implement infrastructure projects funded under the Water Supply and Infrastructure (WSI) Grant from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). The contract is subject to the TWDB and EPA's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, requiring good faith efforts to award contracts fairly. The contract depends on the release of funds from the TWDB and is expected to be funded by a grant from the TWDB. The City reserves the right to negotiate with proposers and encourages minority, small, and women business enterprises to submit proposals.

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