West Orange Township Civicplus #417

West Orange Seeks Part-Time Grant Writing and Optional Grant Administration Services

The Township of West Orange is seeking a part-time grant-writing contractor to identify and pursue funding for Township programs. - Government buyer: Township of West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; Township Council, through the Purchasing Office. Purchasing Agent: Panayiota Reynolds. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or prospective service vendors are named in the opportunity. - Core service: One part-time grant-writing engagement to advise on county, state, federal, corporate, and private funding; research opportunities; and plan, prepare, submit, pursue, and follow up on applications with Township departments and staff. - Performance requirements: The contractor must secure new, non-recurring grants each year totaling at least its annual compensation. Recurring grants and entitlement-type applications are excluded from this threshold. If the threshold is not met, services continue beyond the agreement term at no additional cost until it is exceeded. The contractor must provide an annual written report to the Mayor and attend requested meetings with the Mayor and/or Business Administrator. Each application is subject to Township approval. - Optional services: A grant tracking and award-management tool with status dashboard and communication and administrative functions; and grant administration, including agency coordination, compliance monitoring, performance measurement, reporting, reimbursement coordination, audit follow-up, and award closeout. - Quantities and part numbers: No product items, part numbers, or hardware quantities are specified. The core service is listed as one engagement; optional services have no stated quantity.

Description

The Township of West Orange is seeking proposals for part-time, independent contractor or firm grant writer services through competitive contracting. Scope includes consulting on county, state, federal, corporate, and private aid funds; researching, preparing, submitting, and following up on grant applications; and working with Township department heads and staff on grant opportunities. The vendor is required to obtain new grants annually totaling at least the amount paid to the vendor for that year. Proposals are due November 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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