What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Panama City seeks proposals from qualified and experienced USA onshore firms to assist in researching and identifying grant and external funding opportunities, as well as preparing and submitting competitive grant applications. Work may be performed onsite or offsite. Firms must submit questions through the online portal by December 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. Proposers must submit completed proposals via the City's Bonfire Portal by December 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST, or digitally via email, and proposals cannot be withdrawn for sixty days following the deadline. The City evaluates proposals to determine the best value based on cost effectiveness, financial responsibility, timely performance capability, and prior satisfactory performance.
Scope of work
- Assisting the City in researching and identifying grant and other external funding opportunities
- Preparing competitive grant applications
- Submitting competitive grant applications
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost effectiveness | Not specified |
| Financial responsibility of the Proposer | Not specified |
| Capability to perform the contract on a timely basis | Not specified |
| Previous satisfactory performance | Not specified |
| Abilities of the Proposer to perform effectively and efficiently | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified and experienced firms
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the City's Bonfire Portal
- Instructions
- Submit via https://panamacity.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities to the City's Purchasing Division, City Hall, 501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401