What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission requests Statements of Qualifications from onshore USA organizations in good standing with California business licensing to provide on-call grant writing services. Selected consultants will deliver expertise in grant application development, greenhouse gas reduction, vehicle miles traveled calculations, and ridership projections for a three-year contract period. Offerors must submit their proposals digitally online or via email, uploading required certifications and a separate cost proposal through the vendor portal. All inquiries must be submitted by December 1, 2026. Submissions undergo a multi-step evaluation starting with a minimum qualifications screening followed by scoring of written content and cost ratings, focusing heavily on offeror expertise, key personnel experience, past performance references, qualifications, and staffing.
Scope of work
- On-call grant writing services
- Preparation of grant applications
- Preparation of supporting technical reports and studies for project applications
- Peer review of applicant-submitted materials
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Offeror Expertise and Experience | Not specified |
| Qualification and Staffing | Not specified |
| Approach to Scope of Work | Not specified |
| Cost/Pricing | Not specified |
| Interview/Presentation | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Five (5) years of experience in grant writing, multimodal planning, railroad and transit operations and capital projects
- Experience working with local, regional, and state agencies
- Experience working on large, complex projects
- Experience coordinating directly with host railroads
- Registered and in good standing in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) for contracts greater than $25,000
- Authorized to do business in California (good standing with Secretary of State and California Business License)
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Cover Letter
- Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Management and Staffing Plan
- Offeror Qualifications, Experience, and References
- Resumes of Key Personnel
- Writing Samples
- Attachment A Cost Proposal
- Attachment B Subconsultants Listing Form
- Attachment C California Levine Act Statement
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via vendor portal
- Instructions
- Submitted online via the SJRRC Vendor Portal (PlanetBids). 40 one-sided page limit on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, min 11-point font, excluding resumes, forms, and cost proposal. Cost proposal uploaded separately under Cost File.