Professional grant services RFP

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SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY MAGNOLIA, ARKANSAS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SAU # RFP-05 To Provide Professional Grant Writing Services Table of Contents Request for Proposal Review 1 Purpose…………………………………….. 2 Intent………………………………………. 3 Background………………………………… 4 Issuing Agency……………………………. 5 Caution to Consultants………………………… 6 RFP Calendar of Events…………………… 7 Proposal Receipt and Opening…………….. 8 Submission of Proposals…………………… 9 Criteria for Selection………………………. 10 Delivery of Proposals……………………… 11 Withdrawals………………………………... page 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 5 5 6 i Southern Arkansas University Professional grant writing Consultant Services Request for Proposals (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OVERVIEW 1 PURPOSE A. Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Arkansas, (“SAU”) request proposals for a professional consulting service for grant writing for the campus located at 100 East University, Magnolia, Arkansas, 71753 for the term of (1) year with an option to renew for the next (2) years after. 2 INTENT A. The objective of this RFP is to select a Consultant to assist Southern Arkansas University with professional grant writing services. The services are to include: a. Identify and evaluate federal and state grant opportunities appropriate to the entity’s infrastructure, public safety, and university development priorities. b. Prepare complete grant applications including narratives, budgets, required federal forms, certifications, and all required attachments. c. Manage submission of applications through the applicable program portal or agency process. d. Provide post-award administration support including compliance monitoring, progress reporting, drawdown documentation, and audit preparation. e. Advise the entity on grant conditions, procurement requirements for funded projects, and recordkeeping obligations. f. Communicate proactively with the entity’s designated contact regarding application status, agency deadlines, and correspondence. 3 BACKGROUND A. Southern Arkansas University is located on approximately 1,400 acres bordering the northern edge of Magnolia, AR.-- a town of approximately 12,000. The campus proper is comfortably spread over the central 199 acres with the remainder utilized by the University farm. There is approximately 1,450,000 square feet of total building space. The Department of the Physical Plant oversees operations and maintenance of the campus facilities. 1 4 ISSUING AGENCY A.