RFP_Pricing_Table.xlsx

The provided file is an Excel-based RFP Pricing Table associated with a Solar Array Preventative Maintenance Service contract opportunity. The document appears to be related to a grant writing services RFP (RFP #2024-RFP-050) for the City of New Haven, Connecticut, specifically targeting the U.S. EPA Community Change Grants Program through its Office of Climate and Sustainability. The pricing table includes line items for hourly billing rates across three positions and three lump sum tasks, with units of measure specified as HOURLY and LUMP SUM. The solicitation was released on May 1, 2024, with proposals due by May 28, 2024, at 11:00 am, and the grant application is expected to be submitted by July or August 2024, with potential revisions through November 2024.

The contract is structured for a one-year term with no renewal options and will be monitored by the Executive Director of Climate & Sustainability. While no specific budget range is detailed, the evaluation will use a 100-point system, with 75 points for the project development plan and 25 points for professional expertise. The ideal contractor must have 10-15 years of grant writing experience in government, academic, or scientific settings, with proven success in federal grant competitions. No explicit set-aside designations or incumbent vendors are identified. Required submission materials include a project development plan, budget, statement of qualifications, resume, list of previous agency work, insurance certificate, and required city forms. The procurement is open to regional or local grant writers, with submission materials guaranteeing only a review, not selection.