Grant Writing Support for Housing and Community Development
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 250136
- State
- Arizona
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- 91867 Human Services Consulting (To Include Mental Health Consulting Services)
- 94652 Grant Writing Services
- 952 Human Services
- 958 Management And Operation Services
- 96190 Writing Services, All Kinds (Including Resumes, Calligrapher/Engrosser Services)
- 96258 Professional Services (Not Otherwise Classified)
- UNSPSC codes
- 78100000 Mail and cargo transport
- 85131714 Occupational health projects
- 82111600 Non technical writing
- 82111704 Copywriting
- 82111503 Academic or scientific article writing
- 82111705 Speech writing
- 72151403 Rope access work positioning service
- 70100000 Fisheries and aquaculture
- 70160000 Wildlife and flora
- 70120000 Livestock services
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- 85150000 Food and nutrition services
- 93141705 Literary writing services
- 80141904 Digital event service
- 92100000 Public order and safety
- 70140000 Crop production and management and protection
- 80100000 Management advisory services
- 81140000 Manufacturing technologies
- 82111500 Technical writing
- 82111700 Creative writing
- 82111501 Instruction writing services
- 82111601 Letter writing services
- 82111602 Resume writing services
- 82111701 Article writers services
- 93141704 Song writing services
- 80110000 Human resources services
- 94120000 Clubs
- 80161510 Serious accident prevention and management services
- 82111502 Manual writing services
- 82111702 Book authors services
- 82111703 Poetry authors services
- Point of contact
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- Raquel Duarte raquel.duarte@tucsonaz.gov (520) 837-4469
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Tucson is seeking quotes from qualified firms to establish a Service Agreement for Grant Writing Support for the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department through Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 250136. The procurement aims to secure professional grant writing services to assist in identifying and preparing federal, state, local government, philanthropic, and private grants across six key focus areas: Affordable Housing, Community and Economic Development, Community Safety, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, Homelessness, and Social Services. Qualified firms must demonstrate extensive experience in securing federal and non-federal funds, with specific capabilities in grant proposal planning, narrative and budget preparation, and stakeholder coordination. Evaluation criteria will include success rates in securing funding, total dollar amounts secured, average grant application turnaround times, and proficiency with relevant software applications. The solicitation was published on May 2, 2025, with a question submission deadline of May 7, 2025, and quotes due by May 13, 2025. Respondents must maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office, Geographic Information System (GIS) software, and online grant platforms, with a Certified Grant Writer (CGW) credential preferred.
The contract will be funded through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding, which mandates strict compliance with HUD terms and conditions that cannot be modified or negotiated. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Total payments will not exceed $100,000, with pricing based on hourly rates for grant preparation services, in-person meetings, and virtual meetings. Contractors must submit a firm, fixed price proposal inclusive of all associated costs. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, respondents must demonstrate compliance with public policy requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity standards. The solicitation indicates the intent to establish multiple contractor agreements, allowing the City flexibility in grant writing support. Prospective contractors must agree to abide by the federal terms and conditions included in the solicitation attachments, ensuring comprehensive adherence to HUD procurement guidelines.
Opportunity text
The City of Tucson ("City") is requesting quotes from qualified firms for the purpose of establishing a Service Agreement with multiple Contractors to provide Grant Writing Support for the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department on an as-needed basis, as per the Scope of Work herein. Professional grant writing services will be aimed at providing assistance in identifying and preparing federal, state, and local government grants as well as philanthropic and private grants that support the City's funding needs and priorities.
Key activities will include project and proposal planning, narrative and budget preparation, and coordination with HCD, other City departments, and external partner stakeholders to ensure timely, professional, and quality proposal submission. Qualified firms will have demonstrated experience securing federal and non-federal funds in the areas of affordable housing, community and economic development, community safety, environmental sustainability and climate action, homelessness, and social services.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding will be utilized for the services under the resultant Contract. Therefore, the services under the resultant Contract are subject to the HUD terms and conditions which are included as attachments to this Solicitation and will be incorporated into the resultant Contract. These terms and conditions cannot be modified or negotiated. By submitting a Response, the Respondent must agree to abide by the Federal terms and conditions included as attachments to this Solicitation.
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