Jim Wells County is seeking to enter into a professional services contract with a competent administration/management firm/ consultant to assist the Entity in preparing an application for and assist in the overall management of its proposed 2025 CFC Grant Fund Program through the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). These services are being solicited to assist Jim Wells County in its application and administration of a contract, if awarded, from the 2025 Colonia Fund Construction Grant Fund Program of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Jim Wells County will be applying for such funding to support eligible activities associated with the program in Jim Wells County. The submission requirements for this proposal are included on the Request for Proposals (RFP) form below. Firms and/or individuals should have past experience with federally funded programs. Attachment: CFC C2025 RFP Packet.pdf Please submit five (5) copies and a thumb drive with your RFP to the following address: Pedro "Pete" Trevino, Jim Wells County Judge 200 N. Almond Rm. 101 Alice, Texas, 78332 The deadline for submission of RFPs is due on November 4, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Jim Wells County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms submitting RFPs. Section 3 Residents, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area firms are encouraged to submit RFPs. The Jim Wells County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firm submitting proposals, per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Jim Wells County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.