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Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services P 9 • Prepare support letters, resolutions and staff reports on an as -needed basis following the City's preferred style • Compose grant proposals on behalf of the City as directed, including all technical sections, preparation of budget and schedule, preparation of exhibits such as graphs and schematics, coordination with the City staff and compiling demographic data and other necessary items for grant applications • Develop timelines and checklists to ensure timely grant completion and submission • Submit grant applications for review and comments by the City's project management team • Prepare Disadvantaged Community (DAC) related documentation using required funding agency portals • Grant submission on behalf of the City 3. Grant Management Support • Review the draft award agreements to identify all the general and specific requirements • Assist with the preparation and submittal of post -award reports and reimbursements that are required under the terms of the grant • Track Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements, perform American Iron and Steel (AIS) certification process, Buy America - Build America, monitor Davis Bacon Labor compliance requirements • Participation in regulatory audit sessions 4. Optional Additional Services Provide design review and prepare specification sections to meet the terms of grant agreement and guidelines Assist in preparation of required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Prepare technical documents to support the grant applications and/or prepare RFP for technical services needed Our goal is to bring in the highest possible amount of funding for the City. To achieve this goal, ESS brings its extensive experience and a highly qualified team to work closely with the City's Project Manager to mold the City's project components, to maximize eligibility and ranking under various funding programs. We have the unique ability to distill and convey complex project information into funding agencies' specific formats for grant applications. Our experience in coordinating, managing, and writing different types of applications has led to successful procurement of funding for many clients. Similarly, our experience with grant administration has enabled us to see another side of grant acquisition, wherein we can capitalize on this knowledge. 1. Develop Funding Strategy The complex and elaborate process of obtaining funding can delay the ability to act. Our comprehensive knowledge of the funding process helps us conceptualize and develop an appropriate action plan, thereby maximizing success. We will identify eligibility requirements, likely availability of funding, terms, conditions, and other key parameters. Our step-by-step process to a successful application is shown in the following flow chart: