Crockett council selects grant writer for potential $750,000 TDA CDBG application
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Summary
Council approved a resolution selecting a grant writer/administrator (Trailer & Associates) to prepare and administer a Texas Department of Agriculture CDBG application estimated at $750,000; selection is contingent on award and the bidders proposed fees of roughly 6.6% ($50,000) or 10% ($75,000).
The city council on Oct. 21 approved a resolution selecting a grant writer/administrator to prepare an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project the staff described as roughly $750,000.
Staff presented three proposals: Langford (bid at 10% or about $75,000), Trailer & Associates and GrantWorks (both bid on a percentage basis that staff said equated to roughly $50,000 on a $750,000 project). After discussion about past experience, cost and scope, the council voted to select Trailer & Associates to write and administer the grant application if funding is awarded. Staff emphasized that the grant‑writer engagement would be active only if the grant is awarded or as needed for application submission and administration and that the city’s standard procurement practices were followed (sealed proposals received for this solicitation).
Speakers noted that a grant of this magnitude typically requires outside expertise to assemble engineering, procurement and the draw process for compliance. Staff said the selected vendor would assist with application, administration and draws if the grant is awarded; if the grant is not awarded, the contracted engagement does not proceed.
Next steps: staff will finalize contracting documentation with the selected vendor and proceed with application submittal timelines if the council authorizes moving forward to apply.
