Senior Grants Consultant for ECMC and Lumina Foundation Grants for MDHEWD

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development is soliciting a Senior Grants Consultant to manage, coordinate, and report on the ECMC College Reconnect and Lumina Building Brands federal grants. The selected contractor will provide bi-monthly consulting and administrative oversight to ensure compliance and track grant outcomes. The contract period runs from the date of award through June 30, 2027, with an option for a three-month renewal. The estimated annual value is 96,000 dollars, with a total potential value of 120,000 dollars including the renewal option. Award will be based on a best-value trade-off approach, scoring proposals on methodology and work plan, organizational experience, personnel qualifications, past performance, and cost. Key requirements include a consultant with at least two years of experience in higher education or adult learner grants and mandatory nationwide fingerprint-based background checks for all personnel. The contract also mandates specific participation commitments for Organizations for the Blind, Sheltered Workshops, and Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises. Bids must be submitted electronically via the MissouriBUYS portal by August 14, 2026.