Grant Consulting Services

The City of Bartow, Florida, is soliciting qualified consultants under RFQu 26-30 to provide comprehensive, full-service grant consulting on an as-needed basis. The selected consultant will assist various city departments in identifying, securing, and administering funding for initiatives including infrastructure, utility systems, environmental programs, public health and safety, community development, resiliency, emergency management, and natural disaster assistance. The scope of work encompasses grant research, strategic pipeline development, writing application narratives, and managing the submission process. Key deliverables include providing grant application drafts 15 days prior to deadlines, conducting monthly meetings with the City's Grants Administrator, and submitting monthly activity reports. Proposals are due by September 16, 2026, and will be evaluated based on qualifications and experience, project understanding and proposed approach, and a record of at least five similar successful projects. The contract requires strict adherence to federal regulations, specifically 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance, and incorporates supplemental federal clauses for contracts exceeding 250,000 dollars, including equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination requirements. Consultants must demonstrate proficiency in online systems such as HEROS and DRGR and be capable of assisting with documentation for the Davis-Bacon Act and Build America Buy America compliance. Selection is at the City's sole discretion based on the most advantageous proposal.