Port of Port Orford Grant Writing Services

The Port of Port Orford issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 30, 2026, for grant writing and funding development services to support waterfront revitalization and infrastructure projects. The Port seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive grant writing support, including identification of federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities; preparation and submission of grant applications; and development of narratives, budgets, and supporting materials in coordination with Port staff and partners. Key deliverables include completed grant applications, supporting documentation, and periodic status updates. Minimum qualifications require demonstrated success in grant writing and funding acquisition, experience with infrastructure, maritime, or rural economic development projects, and strong written and coordination skills. The RFP evaluation criteria allocate 30 percent weight to relevant experience, 30 percent to approach and understanding, 20 percent to cost or value, and 20 percent to references. Proposals are due electronically by April 15, 2026, at 5 p.m., and must include a cover letter, qualifications and experience documentation, approach to the scope of work, relevant work examples, a fee proposal, and minimum two references. Questions should be directed to Catherine Scobby, Port Administrator, at c.scobby@portofportorford.org. The contract term is one year with an option to renew.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types responding to this procurement have been identified in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the RFP materials. Contractors may propose compensation structured as hourly, retainer-based, or project-based fees, though specific budget ranges or award values have not been publicly disclosed. The Port reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and request additional information as needed. Award will be made in accordance with Oregon public contracting requirements for personal services. Interested parties should submit their complete proposals by the April 15, 2026, deadline to be considered for this opportunity.