Barry County CDBG MI Neighborhood Grant Administrator RFP 2026
Barry CountyCounty · Hastings, MI- Due
- Apr 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- Eric Zuzga
- (269) 945-1400
The 30-second brief
Barry County is seeking proposals from Certified Grant Administrators for management and third-party administrative services for a $354,000 CDBG funded MI Neighborhood Grant. Services include program administration, compliance, reporting, outreach, application intake, eligibility verification, environmental review, procurement assistance, financial management, construction monitoring, and grant closeout.
Program administration, Compliance, Reporting, Outreach, Application intake, Eligibility verification, Environmental review, Procurement assistance, Financial management, Construction monitoring, Grant closeout
Cost Proposal (Fixed Fee), Qualifications and Experience, Availability and Capacity to Perform the Work, Proximity and Responsiveness
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Summary
Barry County is seeking proposals from Certified Grant Administrators for management and third-party administrative services for a $354,000 CDBG funded MI Neighborhood Grant.
Services include program administration, compliance, reporting, outreach, application intake, eligibility verification, environmental review, procurement assistance, financial management, construction monitoring, and grant closeout.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Cost Proposal (Fixed Fee)
- Qualifications and Experience
- Availability and Capacity to Perform the Work
- Proximity and Responsiveness
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Program administration
- Compliance
- Reporting
- Outreach
- Application intake
- Eligibility verification
- Environmental review
- Procurement assistance
- Financial management
- Construction monitoring
- Grant closeout
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Proposed fixed sum fee
- Firm history and qualifications
- Experience administering CDBG/MSHDA grants
- Three references
- Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200
- Proof of workers' compensation
- Certificate of public liability and property damage insurance
- Submit to
- Hastings, MI 49058
- Scope location
- Barry County, Michigan
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Barry County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Hastings, MI 49058. For questions, contact Eric Zuzga.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Barry County in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Eric Zuzga at (269) 945-1400. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Program administration, Compliance, Reporting, Outreach, Application intake, Eligibility verification, Environmental review, Procurement assistance, Financial management, Construction monitoring, Grant closeout. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost Proposal (Fixed Fee), Qualifications and Experience, Availability and Capacity to Perform the Work, Proximity and Responsiveness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Barry County?
All active and historical solicitations from Barry County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Barry County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposed fixed sum fee, firm history and qualifications, experience administering CDBG/MSHDA grants, three references, knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200, proof of workers' compensation, certificate of publi. Review the full document from Barry County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Barry County, Michigan. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.