City of Gardner Grant Writing & Government Outreach Services RFP 2025
City of GardnerCity · Gardner, MA- Due
- Dec 3, 2024
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2024
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Joshua Cormier
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Gardner is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide grant writing and governmental outreach services. The contract will be for three years with an option for two additional years.
Grant writing and governmental outreach services
Comparative Criteria (Experience, Relationships, Grant History, Technical Response)
SUMMARY
The City of Gardner is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide grant writing and governmental outreach services. The contract will be for three years with an option for two additional years.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Comparative Criteria (Experience, Relationships, Grant History, Technical Response)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Grant writing and governmental outreach services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Client lists
- Resumes
- Technical response
- Submit to
- 95 Pleasant Street, Room 217, Gardner, MA
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Gardner, MA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Gardner?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2024. 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: 95 Pleasant Street, Room 217, Gardner, MA. For questions, contact Joshua Cormier.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Gardner in MA, 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 Joshua Cormier. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Grant writing and governmental outreach services. 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: "Comparative Criteria (Experience, Relationships, Grant History, Technical Response)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Gardner?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Gardner are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Gardner regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Client lists, resumes, technical response. Review the full document from City of Gardner for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gardner, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.