RFI for Application Technical Assistance Services

The government authority located in Sacramento, California is seeking information to identify vendors capable of providing application technical assistance services. The agency needs to support planning grantees and project development grantees with grant administration and project management. This effort aims to solve administrative complexities by establishing robust tracking, communication, and capacity-building systems for grantees. The scope of work covers budget tracking, including advance pay management, and documentation and recordkeeping in preparation for audits. The selected partner will develop templates, procedures, job aids, work plans, project management systems, and trackers. Additionally, the agency requires research into technological solutions for grant administration, the creation of communication systems between lead grantees and partners, individualized training, and the hosting of annual in-person grantee convenings. Eligible respondents must be onshore organizations based entirely in the United States. The agency will allow the performance of all contracted work to occur offsite. Interested parties must submit their responses digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and financial structure for these services. No specific evaluation criteria are detailed in the request, as the current phase focuses on gathering information. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this request no later than July 8, 2026.