Grant Writer Services Pool

The contract pertains to establishing a pool of qualified grant writers to support the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction in securing education funding through federal and state grants. The scope involves remote grant proposal development, review, and submission, with contractors responsible for providing all necessary resources and equipment. The work is scheduled to commence around late November 2025, with an initial performance period of approximately one year, including options for extensions up to six months and renewal for additional yearly periods. The contract value is estimated between 50,000 and 200,000 dollars, based on hourly rates proposed by offerors, with deliverables including a comprehensive project management plan, grant applications, and progress reports. Payment will be made upon approval of invoices and progress reports, with no prepayments allowed, and the contractor must register as a vendor and provide a valid Tax ID. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with numerous federal regulations and executive orders, including equal employment opportunity, environmental standards, anti-kickback provisions, debarment, and domestic preference laws. It incorporates federal cost principles under 2 CFR 200, mandates responsible subcontractor disclosures, and requires certifications regarding debarment and conflict of interest. The evaluation process prioritizes experience and qualifications (50 points), technical approach (30 points), and cost (20 points), with awards made to multiple offerors based on highest scores. Proposal submissions must be electronic, separate into technical and cost volumes, and adhere to strict file size and naming conventions, with a deadline of November 4, 2025. The contract is governed by state and federal statutes, with modifications only through written agreement, and performance is overseen by designated agency contacts, notably Julie Crispell. Overall, the contract combines federal compliance, professional expertise, and structured evaluation to ensure effective grant writing support for educational funding initiatives.