ADDENDUM A Change in Schedule of Events - Proposal Due Date Extended.pdf

This is an Addendum to a Request for Proposals issued by Eastern Oregon University (EOU) for a Grant Writing Expertise Pool. The addendum announces a change to the procurement schedule, specifically extending the proposal due date to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST. The RFP was released on Friday, August 29, 2025, with a deadline for requests for changes, clarifications, or protests of specifications set for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST. EOU reserves the right to modify any dates at its sole discretion if necessary. The university seeks experienced federal grant writers to establish a pool of qualified professionals capable of developing grants across multiple priority areas, including Education & Workforce, STEM & Research Capacity, Rural Development, Health & Human Services, Public Safety & Emergency Management, and Humanities & Arts, with the goal of securing two to three large federal grants annually for initiatives targeting rural and underserved communities.

Proposals will be evaluated based on five criteria totaling 100 points: demonstrated success rate and grant requirement knowledge (25 points), approach to institutional team collaboration (20 points), familiarity with postsecondary regional contexts and federal initiatives (25 points), awareness of rural economic contexts and educational opportunities (20 points), and cost summary (10 points). Successful applicants must demonstrate a 1 in 2 success rate in securing federal grants over the past five years and provide a comprehensive expertise matrix detailing grant writing experience. The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, and no incumbent vendors are named. The contract structure establishes a flexible pool of grant writers rather than a single fixed-value agreement, suggesting potential ongoing opportunities for selected writers. No precise budget range is specified in the procurement documents.