How to bid on CDBG I Construction Grant Administrative Services for Mount Olive

What the Town of Mount Olive is buying

The Town of Mount Olive, North Carolina, is seeking proposals for grant administrative services. These services will support the administration of a $2,892,000 Community Development Block Grant – Infrastructure (CDBG-I) award. The grant funds a sewer project to rehabilitate or replace approximately 14,400 linear feet of existing 8-inch sewer lines.

The chosen firm will ensure compliance with all applicable federal requirements and regulations under the CDBG-I program. The project has a three-year timeframe, and the fees for these services will be paid using CDBG-I funds. This is an opportunity for firms specializing in grant management and compliance for federal infrastructure projects.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on July 29, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals is August 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All proposals must be received by this time. Late submissions will likely not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms with expertise in grant administration, particularly those familiar with federal CDBG-I requirements and regulations. Firms should have experience managing compliance for infrastructure projects funded by state and federal grants. The work involves ensuring adherence to specific federal guidelines over a three-year project period.

How to respond

You can obtain the detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) by contacting Town Manager Octavius Murphy at 919-658-9539 ext. 108, or by emailing Sherry Davis, Assistant Town Manager/Town Clerk, at [email protected]. You can also visit Town Hall at 114 East James Street, Mount Olive, NC 28365.

Alternatively, the solicitation, identified as 375-114-24I4203, is available on the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). You can view the posting and its documents publicly without an account. To respond to this solicitation, you will need to complete a free vendor registration on the NC eVP. Follow the instructions provided on the posting for submission.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your proposal, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with CDBG-I programs and federal compliance. Highlight specific projects where you have successfully managed similar grant-funded infrastructure initiatives. Detail your understanding of the regulatory environment and how your services will ensure the Town of Mount Olive meets all federal requirements.

Provide a clear and concise description of your proposed services, outlining your approach to grant administration and compliance over the three-year project period. Ensure your proposal addresses all minimum content requirements specified in the RFP and clearly articulates the value your firm brings to this specific sewer rehabilitation project.