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Gage County approves RFP for grant writer to expand grant-seeking capacity
Summary
The Gage County Board approved an RFP Dec. 10 to hire a grant-writing vendor to identify and pursue grants, with proposals due in early February; the RFP asks for firm profiles, sample successes and fee structures and allows optional grant-management collaboration.
Gage County supervisors voted unanimously on Dec. 10 to release a request for proposals (RFP) for an outside grant writer as county leaders weigh how to expand grant-seeking without adding heavy internal workloads.
County staff presented an RFP that requests a cover letter, company profile, examples of past successes, details on writing and coordination approach, and a fee structure (hourly, retainer or flat fee). Optional tasks in the RFP include grant management and collaboration with other agencies; the county said completed work would become county property for reuse if the relationship ends.
Emily Haxby, a county staff member who helped prepare the document, briefed supervisors and said the RFP was tailored to the county’s needs. A speaker who said he had consulted City of Beatrice officials described that city’s experience with large grants — including a $21 million BUILD (formerly RAISE) award — and relayed one account that an outside firm returned a large ROI on that work. That discussion illustrated the time and reporting burdens that follow major grants and shaped supervisor questions about needed oversight and expected hours.
Supervisors asked the RFP team how the county would distribute the solicitation; staff said SEND could help circulate the RFP and the county would consult federal and state contacts. The board set a tentative due date for proposals in early February and asked that applicants explain coordination with local staff for reporting and compliance.
Motion and vote: Supervisor Lytle moved to approve releasing the RFP; a motion was seconded by Clay Ball. The board voted 7 in favor. Supervisors and staff said they plan to vet candidates and contract for the county’s needs rather than selecting solely on lowest cost.
Next steps: County staff will post the RFP, accept proposals by the stated deadline, and return to the board with recommended candidates and a proposed contract for approval.
