How to bid on DeSoto’s CDBG program services RFP

What the City is buying

The City of DeSoto is seeking a consultant or firm to administer its Community Development Block Grant program and provide project creation and project management services. The department is Community Services & External Affairs.

The selected proposer will be invited to enter into an agreement with the City to provide services under the RFP’s Scope of Work.

Key dates and the deadline

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The proposal deadline is November 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The solicitation is RFP-2027-001.

Who this opportunity may suit

This RFP may suit a consultant or firm able to provide program administration, project creation, and project management services for a CDBG program. The listed category is professional.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on the City’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download the documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of DeSoto. Review the solicitation materials and submit your response through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Read the full Scope of Work and all solicitation documents before deciding what to propose. Use the RFP’s requested format and address each requested service directly.

Plan your approach around the program administration, project creation, and project management work described in the RFP. Check PlanetBids for addenda and incorporate any applicable updates into your response.

Allow time to complete portal registration, prepare your documents, and submit electronically before the deadline.