Grant Funding Application Consultant Services

The Hillsborough Transit Authority in Tampa, Florida, is seeking grant funding application consultant services to support its disaster recovery and cost-recovery efforts. The agency needs to develop and implement strategies to secure funding and claiming opportunities through insurance, federal and state programs, and special legislation. This initiative aims to ensure the continuity of government services during the recovery process after disasters. The scope of work covers quality assurance and quality control support, general eligibility guidance for all state and federal grant programs, and strategic planning for cost-recovery coordination. The selected consultant will provide technical advisory services focused primarily on emergency protective measures, debris removal, permanent repairs, and other disaster recovery activities. Additionally, the agency requires expert programmatic and policy advice to maximize federal and state disaster relief assistance. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based entirely in the United States. The agency will allow the selected contractor to perform all work offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals from interested bidders. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 1, 2026.