What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority located in Stockton, California requires an onshore contractor to provide on-call grant writing services offsite. The selected vendor must research federal, state, and local competitive grant opportunities, assess project eligibility against capital and operating plans, and coordinate with the agency to identify project scope, cost, and schedules. Additional duties include delivering bi-weekly funding updates, maintaining knowledge of past funding, researching data sources, and performing data analysis to address complex grant criteria. Eligibility is restricted to USA-only onshore vendors. The contract term is for one year, and the buyer is looking for proposals. Interested vendors must submit all questions no later than December 1, 2026.
Scope of work
- On-call grant writing services
- Preparation of supporting technical reports and studies for project applications
- Peer review of applicant-submitted materials
- Services provided on a task order basis for specific development applications
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Level 1: Minimum Qualifications Review (timeliness, signed cover letter, cost file, completed forms) | Not specified |
| Level 2: Offeror Expertise and Experience | Not specified |
| Level 2: Qualification and Staffing | Not specified |
| Level 2: Work Plan and Approach | Not specified |
| Level 3: Final Selection Process / Interview Presentations | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Registered and in good standing with System for Award Management (SAM) for contracts exceeding $25,000
- Proof of good standing and authorization to conduct business in California (e.g., California Business License)
- Five (5) years of experience in grant writing, multimodal planning, railroad and transit projects (desirable)
- Experience working with local, regional, and state agencies (desirable)
- Experience working on large, complex projects (desirable)
- Experience coordinating directly with host railroads (desirable)
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Management and Staffing Plan
- Offeror Qualifications, Experience, and References
- Resumes for Key Personnel (one page per person)
- Writing Samples
- Attachment A Cost Proposal
- Attachment B Subconsultants Listing Form
- Attachment C California Levine Act Statement, Attachment D Lobbying Restrictions Certification, Attachment E Debarment Certification, Attachment F Offeror Responsibility Statement
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the vendor portal
- Instructions
- Submitted online via PlanetBids vendor portal. SOQ must not exceed 40 one-sided pages (8 1/2 x 11 inch paper, minimum 11-point font). Cost Submissions must be uploaded separately under Cost File.