The Ute Indian Housing Authority (UIHA), Fort Duchesne, Utah intends to identify and select an experienced professional grant writing consultant with a proven track record of researching, developing, writing, preparing, and submitting successful grant proposals for federal, state, and private foundation grants. Primary responsibilities include responding to grant opportunities selected by UIHA and provide supporting guidance. The successful firm will be offered a 1 year service contract with a cost limit to be determined by UIHA. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is not an Invitation for Bid but a written proposal addressing the services listed.
UIHA intends to use the funding primarily for the rehabilitation of housing units under its low rental and home ownership programs as well as tribal homes that are within the same communities but not managed by UIHA. All UIHA housing units and other tribal homes it intends to rehabilitate are located within the Uintah and Ouray Reservation boundaries.
Interested firms shall submit proposals which includes business resume, professional licenses or certifications, description of services to be provided with identification of the individual(s) in the firm who will have primary responsibility for providing services to UIHA, three clients to serve as references, a history on working with Indian Housing Authorities or Native American Tribes, fee structure which includes hourly fee and types of expenses that are to be charged, and any contract history with UIHA. This RFP is being advertised as an open procurement with Indian Preference. Firms claiming Indian Preference must submit proof of enrollment with an Indian tribe and proof of at least 51% Indian ownership of their firm.
All sealed proposals are due no later than November 22, 2023 at the close of business at 5:00 p.m. MT. Use the link below for more information about the RFP for Grant Writer Services.