Hampton Civicplus #27-23/AB

City of Hampton seeks co-administrator for residential green infrastructure grant program

The City of Hampton, Virginia is seeking a qualified organization to co-administer its RAIN Grant Program, which supports residential green infrastructure projects. - Government Buyer: - City of Hampton, Virginia - Consolidated Procurement Division - Contact: Alicia Brown - Program Overview: - Co-administration of a cost-share/grant program for residential property owners - Supports installation of green infrastructure practices such as native trees, rain barrels, rain gardens, and native landscaping - Program promotion, outreach, technical assistance, application review, site visits, contractor coordination, verification, inspection, data tracking, and reporting required - Budget and Funding: - Annual program budget: $250,000 - Up to 25% ($62,500) per year available for administrative costs - Remainder allocated for grants to landowners - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term: two years (pilot year and first full implementation year) - Option for up to three additional one-year extensions - Quarterly reporting required - Eligibility and Requirements: - Community-based organizations preferred, especially those with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status - Nonprofits and other entities eligible (business license requirements clarified by the City) - Landowners responsible for maintenance; maintenance agreement required - Flexibility in program design and payment methods encouraged - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The City of Hampton is seeking proposals from qualified offerors to co-administer a cost-share/grant program for residential property owners to implement green infrastructure practices. The program includes administrative and grant funding with a total budget of $250,000 per year for two years. The selected offeror will be responsible for program co-administration, including reporting and technical assistance. The City encourages proposals on payment methods and program goals, with landowners responsible for maintenance of installed practices.

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