NIGP 95014: Grants, Conferences and Seminars

NIGP 95014 Grants, Conferences And Seminars, Item, covers professional grant-writing and grant research services that state and local governments solicit to secure external funding for capital projects, operational initiatives, and departmental objectives. The work encompasses proposal research identifying prospective funding sources, preparation of letters of intent and pre-applications, full proposal development including needs assessment and literature reviews, and ongoing grant writing support tailored to specific project types and funding mechanisms. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal utilities, city procurement offices, and other local public agencies seeking specialized expertise to navigate competitive grant environments. The code reflects a demand for task-based consulting rather than commodity-level services, with contracts typically structured as master service agreements or continuing-services arrangements spanning multiple years with performance-contingent renewal options.

New Smyrna Beach Utilities (Florida) posted RSQ 05-26 Professional Grant Writing Services on September 7, 2026, seeking Statements of Qualifications from grant-writing consultants on an as-needed basis for the Engineering Department, with response due October 14, 2026. The utility will select no fewer than three firms deemed most highly qualified and rank them based on relevant project experience (25 points), understanding of utility-specific projects (30 points), staffing and key personnel qualifications (20 points), local office location (5 points), and three references with current similar contracts (20 points). Consultants must hold professional registration certificates as required by Florida law, maintain $1 million professional liability insurance and $2 million aggregate general liability coverage, and demonstrate significant experience with municipal and public utility projects completed within the past ten years. The initial contract term is one year with automatic renewal options for up to three additional years contingent on satisfactory performance and fund availability, and compensation is task-based with unit prices firm for the initial period.