Grant Writing Services RFP.pdf
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- Oregon
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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Port of Port Orford for grant writing and funding development services. The Port seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive grant writing support for waterfront revitalization and infrastructure projects, including marine infrastructure and seafood system development initiatives. The scope of work encompasses identification of federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities; preparation and submission of grant applications; development of narratives, budgets, and supporting materials; and coordination with Port staff and partners. Deliverables include completed grant applications, supporting documentation, and periodic status updates. Proposals are due electronically by April 15, 2026, at 5 p.m., and the contract term is one year with an option to renew. The contract will be awarded in accordance with Oregon public contracting requirements for personal services.
Compensation is to be proposed by contractors and may be structured as hourly, retainer-based, or project-based fees. Minimum qualifications include demonstrated success in grant writing and funding acquisition, experience with infrastructure, maritime, or rural economic development projects, and strong written and coordination skills. Evaluation criteria weight relevant experience at 30 percent, approach and understanding at 30 percent, cost or value at 20 percent, and references at 20 percent. Proposals must include a cover letter, qualifications and experience documentation, approach to the scope of work, relevant work examples, a fee proposal, and a minimum of two references. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Catherine Scobby, Port Administrator, at c.scobby@portofportorford.org, and the Port reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and request additional information as needed.
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Port Of Port Orford RFP – Grant Writing Services
Port of Port Orford Request for Proposals (RFP) Grant Writing and Funding Development Services Issue Date: 03/30/2026 Proposal Due: 04/15/2026
1. PURPOSE
The Port of Port Orford (Port) invites proposals from qualified contractors to provide grant writing and funding development services to support waterfront revitalization and infrastructure projects.
2. AUTHORITY
This procurement is conducted in accordance with applicable Oregon public contracting requirements for personal services.
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Port is advancing multiple capital and economic development initiatives, including marine infrastructure, seafood system development, and federal/state partnership projects. The Port seeks support to secure external funding and develop competitive grant applications.
4. SCOPE OF WORK
Proposer shall provide:
● Identification of funding opportunities (federal, state, foundation)
● Preparation and submission of grant applications
● Development of narratives, budgets, and supporting materials
● Coordination with Port staff and partners
5. DELIVERABLES
● Completed grant applications
● Supporting documentation (narratives, budgets)
● Periodic status updates
6. CONTRACT TERM
One (1) year with option to renew. Compensation to be proposed (hourly, retainer, or project-based).
7. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Demonstrated success in grant writing and funding acquisition
● Experience with infrastructure, maritime, or rural economic development projects
● Strong written and coordination skills
8. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Submit the following:
1. Cover Letter
2. Qualifications and Experience
3. Approach to Scope of Work
4. Relevant Work Examples
5. Fee Proposal
6. References (2 minimum)
9. EVALUATION CRITERIA
● Relevant experience (30%)
● Approach and understanding (30%)
● Cost/value (20%)
● References (20%)
10. SUBMISSION
Submit proposals electronically to:
Catherine Scobby, Port Administrator c.scobby@portofportorford.org
Deadline: 04/15/2026 at 5pm
11. QUESTIONS
All questions must be submitted to:
Catherine Scobby at c.scobby@portofportorford.org
12. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
The Port reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and request additional information as needed.
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| 2. AUTHORITY |
| 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| 4. SCOPE OF WORK |
| 5. DELIVERABLES |
| 6. CONTRACT TERM |
| 7. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS |
| 8. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS |
| 9. EVALUATION CRITERIA |
| 10. SUBMISSION |
| 11. QUESTIONS |
| 12. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS |
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