Grant Writing Services

The State of Idaho, specifically the Division of Purchasing, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Grant Writing Services targeting federal and large regional grants within Ada County. The procurement seeks a professional grant writer to research, develop, and manage grant applications for various funding opportunities, with services encompassing comprehensive grant lifecycle support. Key deliverables include researching potential grant opportunities, writing and editing grant narratives, reviewing and improving documentation, and assisting with electronic submission processes. The contract is structured as an indefinite quantity/definite delivery term contract, with an initial one-year term and potential for up to five years of renewals upon mutual agreement. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capabilities, grant writing experience, proposed hourly rates, and the ability to effectively support grant development across federal, foundation, and local funding sources. The solicitation was posted on January 22, 2024, with proposals due by February 23, 2024. Interested vendors must carefully review the provided documentation, including the insurance requirements, standard terms and conditions, and solicitation instructions.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the State of Idaho typically provides preferences for local vendors. No incumbent vendor is mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to qualified professional grant writing firms or individual consultants with demonstrated expertise in securing federal and regional grants. Insurance requirements are strict, mandating commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers compensation insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Insurers must be rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best, and the State of Idaho, the contracting agency, and its divisions must be named as additional insureds. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the contract suggests a flexible, project-based approach where specific grant writing services will be negotiated through individual Project Service Orders. Vendors will be expected to provide fully-burdened hourly rates for their grant writing services, with the total contract value dependent on the number and complexity of grant opportunities pursued.