RFP 2025/26-02 Grant Writing and Consulting Services

Curry County, New Mexico is seeking a qualified grant writer or consulting firm through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2025/26-02 to provide comprehensive grant writing and consulting services. The primary objective is to secure local, state, and federal grant funding for infrastructure, public spaces, and public service projects. Proposals are due on October 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with submission requirements including one original document, five identical copies, and an electronic version. The contract will be awarded for one year with potential renewal options for three additional one-year periods, contingent on grant funding availability. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a 100-point scoring system across four key criteria: Qualifications & References (25 points), Offeror's Capabilities (25 points), Fees (20 points), and Project Approach (30 points). Proposing firms must demonstrate extensive experience with government grants, provide professional references, document previously funded grants, and propose hourly service rates. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to actual lodging costs, New Mexico per diem rates, and current IRS mileage rates.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the county reserves the right to negotiate contract terms and may request additional information or oral presentations from top-ranked offerors. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or maximum award value, suggesting flexibility in contract pricing based on the proposed scope of grant writing services. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their grant writing capabilities, including a detailed project approach and a transparent fee structure. The county's procurement approach indicates a preference for a flexible, performance-based contract that can adapt to changing grant opportunities and funding landscapes.