Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
AI Summary
West Basin Municipal Water District seeks a consulting firm for grant writing assistance to support water resource management projects. The RFP requires experience in grant research, proposal development, and securing funds for water-use efficiency and recycled-water initiatives.
Proposals are being accepted by West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin/District), a Municipal Water District, for Grant Writing Assistance Services. West Basin is seeking to contract with an experienced consulting firm to provide proposal strategy and development to complete grant applications on its behalf. West Basin invites interested firms with significant experience in grant research, writing, and proposal development, and a track record of securing grant funds for water resource management projects, including enhanced water-use efficiency and recycled-water projects.
West Basin requires the assistance of a consultant to help prepare grant proposals and applications. The selected consultant would support West Basin staff in the grant-writing process, from preparing a full proposal to reviewing proposals prepared by staff. Often, staff resources are stretched when multiple grant or loan opportunities arise concurrently. This service shall range from minor assistance to the full extent of writing grant proposals. In addition, West Basin is seeking a Consultant with experience in both private and foundation funding. West Basin is very active in applying for grants and loans from various local, state, and federal entities to support its water-use efficiency, education, water recycling, and operational programs.
Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.
Respondent shall submit a Price Proposal for the services requested in this solicitation. The Price Proposal shall be delineated by Task as identified in the Scope of Work. West Basin may accept and incorporate the submitted Price Proposal as part of the award/agreement process without further negotiation or, alternatively, may use it as the basis for negotiations. Consequently, Respondents are encouraged to provide their best pricing terms.
By clicking YES below, the Respondent agrees to the minimum proposal validity. Responses to this RFP shall be valid for a minimum of 90 days. Submissions not valid for at least 90 daysdays will be considered non-responsive.
Insurance requirements are listed in the in the Sample Agreement. The District will request the actual Accord insurance form and associated documentation when recommendation for award is made.
By clicking YES below, the Respondent confirms their ability to provide the required insurance coverage and Accord insurance form.
In addition to demonstrating that it meets the minimum requirements, Respondent shall affirm that it meets the minimum requirement by confirming below to agree to the following statement:
“I certify that I meet the minimum requirements of this solicitation.”
Respondent’s Proposal may be deemed non-responsive if these minimum requirement(s) are not met. The minimum requirements are defined in the Scope of Services.
If selected, Respondent may be requested to submit a complete financial statement for the two most recent years, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The financial statement must include a balance sheet and income statement.
By clicking Yes below, Respondent indicates that they are prepared to substantiate all information provided. Respondent must indicate herein Respondent’s willingness to provide this information.
Please provide your current California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration Number:
If applicable, provide your subcontractor(s) current California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration Number(s):
Do you qualify as Small Business Enterprise?
Small Business Enterprise (SBE): To be considered as a Small Business Enterprise and to encourage maximum participation, the District will accept a Vendor that meets and is certified to the Federal U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards, or the SBE standards set by the California Department of General Services (DGS). In addition, the District will accept a Vendor’s self-certification of any local agency within the State of California. All certifications are subject to verification.
If yes - respondent must attach documentation of Small Business certification.
Do you qualify as Local Business Enterprise?
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): To be considered as a Local Business Enterprise, a Vendor must provide evidence, in the form of a business license, that the Vendor is located at a fixed commercial or residential address where administrative, clerical, professional or other productive work is performed relative to its commercial purpose. The Vendor must be located either within the District’s service area or, within 25 miles of the District’s Carson headquarters for a minimum of one year.
Please click HERE to determine if your firm is considered Local, under Small and Local Business Enterprise Program.
If yes - respondent must attach current copy of the firm's business license.
Do you have a Sub Supplier, Subcontractor or Subconsultant that qualifies as SBE or LBE?
Participation from either SBE or LBE Sub(s) qualify only if at least 30% of the total compensation paid by the District under the terms of the contract are allocated to and received by the SBE or LBE Sub(s).
The Prime must include the Sub(s) services and compensation in its Price Form.
If yes - the Prime (respondent) must attach current copy of the Sub(s) business license and/or SBE certification.
What type of small business is your company?
(Note: This is not a requirement for bidding.)
By clicking Yes below, I, on behalf of the Respondent submitting this Proposal, quotation, or bid acknowledge that I have read and understand the subject solicitation and all its attachments. I further acknowledge that, by submission of a proposal, quotation, or bid in response to the subject solicitation, the Respondent accepts all the terms and conditions set forth in the subject solicitation and its attachments, including, but not limited to, the Sample Agreement or the Purchase Order Standard Terms and Conditions, except as specifically identified in an exception submitted concurrently therewith.
The New Vendor Form is located in the Attachments section, Attachment C.
Please provide a brief explanation as to the reason and/or purpose for this procurement.
Enter desired proposal validity
Choose Line Items if you would like to build an electronic pricing table in the software and utilize the low bid evaluation processes within OpenGov.
Choose Vendor Upload if you will allow the Vendor to upload their own formatted document for pricing. This option is typically used for best value evaluation.
ATTENTION QUESTION FOR CONTRACTS ONLY!
Contracts will choose the correct sample agreement during review.
ATTENTION QUESTION FOR CONTRACTS ONLY!
Please do not change the answer to this question. Contracts will modify during the review of the solicitation.
ATTENTION QUESTION FOR CONTRACTS ONLY!
Please do not change the answer to this question. Contracts will modify during the review of the solicitation.
Note for Contracts - Please switch to NO during review process to hide the Evaluation Table.
ATTENTION QUESTION FOR CONTRACTS ONLY!
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
SamSearch Platform
AI-powered intelligence for the right opportunities, the right leads, and the right time.