City of Methuen Grant Writing Services RFP 26 - 2026
City of MethuenCity · Methuen Town, MA- Due
- Mar 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 16, 2026
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Methuen is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide professional grant writing and consulting services under Bid Number 26. The selected firm(s) will assist the City in identifying, researching, preparing, drafting, and submitting grant applications to federal, state, and private funding sources aligned with municipal priorities. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate, typed or printed in ink, and delivered in a sealed envelope to the Office of the City Clerk. The procurement is governed by M.G.L. Chapter 30B. A deadline for written questions is set for February 25, 2026, with responses issued via addenda by February 27, 2026. Bids will be opened publicly at Methuen City Hall on March 5, 2026.
Grant applications, Research reports, Proposals in duplicate
SUMMARY
The City of Methuen is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide professional grant writing and consulting services under Bid Number 26.
The selected firm(s) will assist the City in identifying, researching, preparing, drafting, and submitting grant applications to federal, state, and private funding sources aligned with municipal priorities. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate, typed or printed in ink, and delivered in a sealed envelope to the Office of the City Clerk. The procurement is governed by M.G.L. Chapter 30B. A deadline for written questions is set for February 25, 2026, with responses issued via addenda by February 27, 2026. Bids will be opened publicly at Methuen City Hall on March 5, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Grant applications
- Research reports
- Proposals in duplicate
- Submit to
- Office of the City Clerk, Searles Building, 41 Pleasant Street, Room 112, Methuen, MA 01844
- Scope location
- Methuen, MA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Methuen?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the City Clerk, Searles Building, 41 Pleasant Street, Room 112, Methuen, MA 01844.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Methuen 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Grant applications, Research reports, Proposals in duplicate. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Methuen, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.