City of Elma Grant Writing Services RFP 2026
City of ElmaCity · Elma, WA- Due
- Mar 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Amy Durga
The 30-second brief
The City of Elma is seeking proposals for contractual grant writing services to assist in managing the overall grant process, identifying funding opportunities, and maximizing grant benefits for community priorities, essential services, and capital improvements.
Grant proposal development, Preparation, Submittal, And administration of grant materials; funding needs analysis; grant funding research; on-call grant research; monthly reports; supplemental documentation; timeline development.
Firm/Individual Information (Unscored), Project Team/Qualifications (20 Points), Experience (10 Points), Project Specific Expertise (15 Points), Approach to Work (20 Points), References (15 Points), Proposed Cost (20 Points)
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Summary
The City of Elma is seeking proposals for contractual grant writing services to assist in managing the overall grant process, identifying funding opportunities, and maximizing grant benefits for community priorities, essential services, and capital improvements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Grant proposal development, Preparation, Submittal, And administration of grant materials
- Funding needs analysis
- Grant funding research
- On-call grant research
- Monthly reports
- Supplemental documentation
- Timeline development
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Cover letter
- Detailed proposal including background of firm/individual and relevant experience
- Approach to services
- Examples of past work
- References
- Cost proposal
- Submit to
- [email protected]
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Elma?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Amy Durga.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Elma in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Amy Durga. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Grant proposal development, Preparation, Submittal, And administration of grant materials; funding needs analysis; grant funding research; on-call grant research; monthly reports; supplemental documentation; timeline development.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Firm/Individual Information (Unscored), Project Team/Qualifications (20 Points), Experience (10 Points), Project Specific Expertise (15 Points), Approach to Work (20 Points), References (15 Points), P..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Elma?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Elma are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Elma regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, detailed proposal including background of firm/individual and relevant experience, approach to services, examples of past work, references, cost proposal.. Review the full document from City of Elma for the complete list.