Ottumwa Community School District Grant Administration Services RFP - B-26-CP-IA-0756
Ottumwa Community School DistrictSchool · Ottumwa, IA- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- John Berg
- (641) 684-6597 ext 66103
The 30-second brief
The Ottumwa Community School District is seeking proposals from qualified firms and organizations to provide grant administration services for a $500,000 HUD Economic Development Initiative-Community Project Funding grant (No. B-26-CP-IA-0756) supporting the Ottumwa Youth Hub project. The scope covers administration only, including compliance, reporting, drawdown support, financial tracking, and closeout support under 2 CFR Part 200. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with questions due by November 9, 2026. The evaluation is based on proposal approach (40%), capacity and federal grant experience (35%), cost (15%), and references (10%).
Proposal for accomplishing the tasks listed in the Scope of Services 40%, Capacity to perform the services within the established timeframe including qualifications, experience with federal grants, and key personnel 35%, Cost 15%, References 10%
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Summary
The Ottumwa Community School District is seeking proposals from qualified firms and organizations to provide grant administration services for a $500,000 HUD Economic Development Initiative-Community Project Funding grant (No.
B-26-CP-IA-0756) supporting the Ottumwa Youth Hub project. The scope covers administration only, including compliance, reporting, drawdown support, financial tracking, and closeout support under 2 CFR Part 200. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with questions due by November 9, 2026. The evaluation is based on proposal approach (40%), capacity and federal grant experience (35%), cost (15%), and references (10%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposal for accomplishing the tasks listed in the Scope of Services 40%, Capacity to perform the services within the established timeframe including qualifications, experience with federal grants, and key personnel 35%, Cost 15%, References 10%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Cover letter, Qualifications and experience administering federal grants, References, Proposed approach, Key personnel résumés, Capacity statement, Price proposal, Certification that the proposer is not suspended or debarred from federal contracting, Example of work, Conflict of interest disclosure
- Submit to
- [email protected] or 115 North Ferry, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Scope location
- Ottumwa, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Ottumwa Community School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] or 115 North Ferry, Ottumwa, IA 52501. For questions, contact John Berg.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Ottumwa Community School District in IA, 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 John Berg at (641) 684-6597 ext 66103. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Proposal for accomplishing the tasks listed in the Scope of Services 40%, Capacity to perform the services within the established timeframe including qualifications, experience with federal grants, an..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Ottumwa Community School District?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 12, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Cover letter, Qualifications and experience administering federal grants, References, Proposed approach, Key personnel résumés, Capacity statement, Price proposal, Certification that the proposer is n. Review the full document from Ottumwa Community School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ottumwa, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.