Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-051

Consulting Services for Administration and Oversight of City Grants (CDBG and Others)

The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to provide administration and oversight services for the city's grants, with a primary focus on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other city-managed grants. - Government Buyer: - City of Hot Springs, Purchasing Office - Contact: Olivia Thomason, Purchasing Supervisor - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement. - Requested Services: - Administration and compliance management for CDBG and other city grants - Financial management and subrecipient monitoring - Contract administration and preparation of required plans and reports - Citizen participation, outreach, and technical assistance - Preparation of legal notices, press releases, City Board action requests, and grant agreements - Maintenance of project files and compliance documentation - Liaison with HUD and interpretation/application of federal regulations - Notable Requirements: - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, IDIS, HEROS, GIS, and Euna Grants is preferred - Experience with federal grants and regulations, community outreach, and flexible work hours (including evenings/weekends) - Documentation for TIN, UEI, and SAM registration required for HUD-assisted contracts - Ability to work at various city locations - Average of 29 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on workload and deadlines

Description

The City of Hot Springs is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified consultants or firms for administration and oversight of the City's grants, including compliance, citizen participation, outreach, financial management, subrecipient monitoring, contract administration, and preparation of plans and reports. The project involves administration and oversight of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement grant and other City grants. The selected firm will be responsible for interpreting federal regulations, financial management, subrecipient monitoring, preparation of legal notices and reports, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. The contract averages 29 hours per week and requires the ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends.

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