Grant Writing Services for the City of LaFayette GA

The City of LaFayette, Georgia, through its City Manager's Office, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking experienced professional grant writing services. This procurement is designed to support the City's application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding designated for a sewer infrastructure project, as well as to provide support with grant agreement paperwork should funding be awarded. The selected grant writer will also assist with applications for additional grants through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the Economic and Infrastructure Development program (EID), the Regional Development Fund (RDF), and other federal programs during fiscal year 2026-2027. Required qualifications include a minimum of five years of professional grant writing experience with focus on municipal or public sector grants, a demonstrated track record of securing grants from federal, state, local, and private sources, comprehensive understanding of federal grant programs such as CDBG and ARC, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Respondents must submit four printed copies and one digital version on a USB thumb drive, including an itemized cost quotation, detailed team resumes, a minimum of three client references, a sample successful grant proposal, and a cover letter. The RFQ was posted February 18, 2026, with a deadline for submitting questions by March 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and a deadline for proposal submission of March 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time to the City Manager's Office at 207 South Duke Street, LaFayette, Georgia 30728. The City will evaluate submissions on a 100-point rubric comprised of Qualifications of Key Personnel (20 points), Approach to Providing Services (25 points), Price Proposal (15 points), Innovation and Sample Quality (5 points), and References (35 points), with the City reserving the right to conduct interviews with top-scoring firms and to negotiate final contract terms.

The RFQ documentation does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation materials. The procurement is required to comply with federal guidelines under 2 CFR Part 200 and HUD Community Development Block Grant requirements. While price is a consideration in the evaluation process, the City has indicated that quality of service, firm experience, and service efficiency are primary factors in the award decision. The solicitation documents do not provide a specific contract value, budget range, or award amount, indicating that pricing will be evaluated through the proposed cost quotations submitted by respondents as part of their qualifications packages.