Grant Consultant Services

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals for comprehensive grant consulting services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The selected firm will provide full-service grant consulting to assist the county in identifying and securing funding across multiple departments, including infrastructure, environmental, health, and natural disaster assistance. Proposers must demonstrate expertise in securing grants from federal, state, and private sources such as FEMA, Department of Justice, SAMHSA, and Department of Energy. The evaluation will be points-based, totaling 100 points across seven criteria: Company Profile (20 points), Management Experience (20 points), Successful Award History (10 points), Additional Services (5 points), Sample Grant Application (10 points), References (15 points), and Cost Proposal (20 points). The solicitation was released on May 17, 2024, with questions due by June 10, 2024, and proposals due electronically through the county's e-Procurement Portal by June 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The contract term is initially three years, with options for two successive one-year renewals, and includes a three-month probationary period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documents. The contract requires the consultant to conduct monthly meetings with county departments, perform grant funding research, develop grant proposals, and provide quarterly reports. The compensation structure is based on a fixed annual lump sum, with potential additional billable expenses (such as travel outside Central Florida, architectural or engineering plans, and legal fees) subject to prior written county approval. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the county will evaluate proposers' current financial statements, compliance capabilities, and past performance before making an award. The Price Proposal Form indicates that the annual lump sum must cover all basic service costs, including travel, research, professional staff, administrative overhead, and related expenses. The county reserves the right to determine the most advantageous proposal based on the comprehensive evaluation criteria, with a focus on the proposer's ability to effectively secure funding across various departments and funding sources.