Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: BUD - Budget

Directors' Update: April 6, 2022

Business Meeting: April 12, 2022

Summary:

Request for Proposals for Application Development, Grant Administration and Grant Management Services for Lewis County’s allocation of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, a part of the American Rescue Plan.

Publications: The Chronicle April 14, 16 and 19, 2022 and The Lewis County Website

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Becky Butler

Resolution

WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Treasury released guidance on the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The bill includes direct, flexible aid to every county in America; and

WHEREAS, expenditures under the eligible uses must be obligated by December 31, 2024. The performance period will run through December 31, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County will be required to submit quarterly and annual reports through the U.S. Treasury online portal, and all awardees must verify that each invoice and payroll costs are allowable per Treasury Guidance; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County desires to engage a qualified and experienced Grant Administrator to provide Application Development, Grant Administration, Grant Management and Reporting Services for, but not limited to, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 regarding the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; and

WHEREAS, Proposals are due to Budget Administrator Becky Butler by 4:30 p.m. April 29, 2022.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Budget Administrator is instructed to prepare an RFP, evaluate responses and negotiate for services; and the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Clerk of Board is instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications to advertise for said purpose.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 12th day of April, 2022.