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South Jersey Ports is soliciting proposals for solicitation number 49494 to secure a professional consultant for grant writing, management, and administrative services. The primary objective of this engagement is to increase and diversify funding sources to support the agency's strategic plan, operational requirements, and infrastructure needs within the state of New Jersey. The selected consultant will be responsible for researching and identifying funding opportunities, providing detailed summaries of eligibility and funding levels, developing monitoring schedules for submitted and acquired grants, and managing the grant close-out process. Additionally, the consultant must maintain precise financial and programmatic records and file all required compliance reports in accordance with industry standards. The contract is established for an initial term of one year, with an option for the agency to extend the appointment for an additional year under the same rates and terms. Compensation is based on hourly invoicing for all activities performed. As a requirement for doing business with a public entity in New Jersey, contractors receiving more than 50,000 dollars in a calendar year must file an annual disclosure statement of political contributions with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. The response deadline for this solicitation is November 17, 2026.