The City of Commerce City (“City”) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors (“Respondents”) to enter into a temporary, grant research and writing services contract with the City as described in this Request for Proposals (“RFP”). The selected Respondent will provide assistance in researching and securing grants related to various areas, including housing, transportation, environmental initiatives, parks and recreation, and public safety. The purpose of this RFP is to identify and select a firm or firms that can provide comprehensive grant research and writing services to help the City maximize the benefits of grant funding for our community initiatives, as more fully detailed in the Scope of Services section of this RFP (“Services”). Respondents should have demonstrated experience and expertise in grant research and writing services, specifically in the areas identified in the RFP, track record of successful grant acquisitions and proven ability to secure funding for community-based projects.

This RFP provides a general description of services anticipated, submittal requirements, outlines selection criteria and the selection process. A response to this RFP (“Proposal”) should serve as a complete approach to providing the services. Joint submittals are encouraged to ensure the ability to provide all services requested in this scope. Any proposed subcontractors/team members must be identified and their roles clearly defined in the Proposal.

The City intends to execute a contract with an anticipated notice to proceed around October 30, 2023 with the selected Respondent (“Consultant”) on a non-exclusive basis for a term that encompasses the length of time the Services are anticipated to require, subject to annual appropriation. Any selected Respondent will be expected to enter into a Professional Services Agreement (Attachment A) with the City consistent with the terms of this RFP.

Submission requirements and deadlines are detailed in Section 6 of this RFP:

• Questions regarding RFP requirements must be received by Alex Van Zante in writing at - avanzante@c3gov.com by 5:00 PM MT on Friday, September 8, 2023.
• Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. MT, on Friday, September 29, 2023

The City reserves the right to modify this RFP or the selection process, to cancel this RFP, to reject or accept any Proposal, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in any Proposal, without liability, at any time.

Associated Documents:

Request for Proposals for Grant Writing Services