HUD-5369-B Summary

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the City of Tucson, Arizona, for grant writing support services to be provided to the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department. The City seeks to establish service agreements with one or multiple qualified firms to provide professional grant writing assistance on an as-needed basis across six focus areas: Affordable Housing, Community and Economic Development, Community Safety, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, Homelessness, and Social Services. Services include project and proposal planning, narrative and budget preparation, and stakeholder coordination to support the identification and preparation of federal, state, local government, philanthropic, and private grant applications. The solicitation was published on May 2, 2025, with a deadline for questions on May 7, 2025, and quotes due by May 13, 2025. The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods.

Contractor compensation will be based on hourly rates for grant preparation services, in-person meetings, and virtual meetings, with a firm, fixed price proposal required that is inclusive of all associated costs. Total contract payments will not exceed $100,000. The services will be funded through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding, which mandates that all resulting contracts comply with HUD terms and conditions that cannot be modified or negotiated. Qualified respondents must demonstrate extensive experience in securing federal and non-federal funds and possess proficiency in Microsoft Office, Geographic Information System (GIS) software, and online grant platforms, with a Certified Grant Writer (CGW) credential preferred. Contractors must also comply with public policy requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity standards.