Grants Writer Comp Contract

The Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority (WMUA), a local government entity in Burlington County, New Jersey, is seeking a qualified grants writer through a competitive contracting solicitation. The contract, spanning five years, requires the selected professional to identify and pursue federal, state, and local grant opportunities for the agency. Specific responsibilities include preparing comprehensive grant applications, coordinating with WMUA staff to align potential projects with available funding sources, tracking grant application statuses, maintaining relationships with funding agencies and community organizations, and generating required reports and analyses. Bids must be submitted electronically through BIDNET by November 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with no physical or email proposals accepted. The contract award will be based on a combination of managerial, technical, and cost factors, with specific weighted percentages to be determined through the competitive contracting process. Compensation proposals can be structured in multiple formats, including hourly rates, percentage of grant funding achieved, total project cost per grant, or monthly/annual cost for grant portal access.

Bidders must submit extensive documentation, including an Experience and Qualifications Questionnaire with at least three public organizational references, a Statement of Ownership Disclosure, New Jersey Business Registration Certification, and various compliance certifications. The procurement includes requirements for workforce diversity through a Fair Inclusion Questionnaire, with successful contractors needing to provide either a federal Affirmative Action Plan approval letter, a Certificate of Employee Information Report, or an Employee Information Report Form AA-302. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive documentation requirements suggest a focus on local businesses and diverse workforce representation. The solicitation does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but the five-year contract term and comprehensive grant writing services indicate a potentially significant engagement. Interested vendors must demonstrate expertise in grant writing, strong organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex funding landscapes across multiple governmental levels.