Federal Program Liaison & Former Agency Staffing

The contract seeks to engage former federal or state program officers to provide specialized support to applicants seeking federal or state funding by offering insider knowledge of agency priorities, application evaluation criteria, and communication protocols. These individuals will serve as liaisons to enhance the competitiveness of grant proposals through targeted guidance, strategic feedback, and direct engagement with funding agencies, helping applicants navigate complex requirements and improve their chances of success. The role emphasizes practical experience from within the systems that award funding, ensuring advice is current, credible, and aligned with actual agency expectations. The subcontract is posted by the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District in Wisconsin under NAICS code 541690, which covers other scientific and technical consulting services. The opportunity is open for responses until September 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with no set-aside provisions indicated. While the agency’s physical address and point of contact details are not provided, the contract is accessible through the Wisconsin VendorNet portal, and performance location is unspecified, suggesting work may be conducted remotely or as needed across various jurisdictions. The focus is squarely on leveraging former government staff expertise to strengthen funding outcomes for the district and potentially its partners.