Grant Writer Services Pool

The North Dakota Grant Writer Services Pool (Contract #344) is a state-wide multi-award vehicle designed to provide comprehensive grant writing services to various government and nonprofit entities across the state. The contract enables participating organizations, including state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, governmental boards, commissions, tribal agencies, and the International Peace Garden, to access professional grant writing support. Services encompass a full range of grant-related activities, including preplanning, development strategy, communication planning, grant setup, form building, and complete grant application processing.

The vehicle features three prime contractors: HDR Engineering, SRF Consulting Group, and WSB, with HDR Engineering receiving the highest technical and cost evaluation score. The contract was initially awarded on April 25, 2022, with a current performance period extending through April 24, 2026. Pricing is structured on an hourly rate basis, ranging from $88.40 for administrative support to $184.08 for project managers, with an average hourly rate of $147.68. Participating entities can either directly assign work to a vendor or conduct a competitive selection process through task order requests. The contract covers the entire state of North Dakota and allows for potential renewals, providing a flexible and comprehensive grant writing services procurement solution.