Grant Writing Services

The University of Connecticut is seeking to establish a pool of experienced grant writing services contractors for its Connecticut Sea Grant (CTSG) program through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with solicitation number KK050123. The procurement aims to secure multiple contractors who can provide comprehensive grant writing, research, and application services on an as-needed basis. Qualified vendors will be expected to support the CTSG program by developing high-quality grant proposals, conducting research to support grant applications, and providing strategic guidance in the grant development process. The solicitation is open to all vendors and covers the entire procurement process from May 11, 2023, to June 2, 2023. Specifically, there is a vendor Q&A period scheduled from May 11, 2023, at 2:15 PM EDT to May 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT, with final bid submissions due by June 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. Interested vendors must submit their proposals through the University's online procurement portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite, with Kathleen Kearney serving as the primary contact for any questions.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The estimated total contract value is not specified in any of the provided documents, and the solicitation has been designated as having no specific line items. Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days, with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination. The contract will result in establishing a pool of grant writing services contractors who can be engaged by the Connecticut Sea Grant program on an as-needed basis, suggesting flexibility in how and when services will be utilized. While no specific budget range is provided, the open-ended nature of the solicitation implies that the University seeks to create a diverse pool of qualified grant writing professionals who can support the program's diverse grant development needs.