TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS (GRANT WRITING SRVCS) - 2017

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The funding sought is intended to support contemplated programs for, among other things: • Recycled water • Infrastructure replacement • Automated Metering Infrastructure • Green Infrastructure/solar panels • Conservation/outreach enhancements • Sewer septic tank removals/conversions The following are typical service and or items that the successful Consultant(s) will be required to provide for the City of Santa Ana. Funding Needs Analysis — Conduct current funding priority needs analysis and identify new priority areas for funding in conjunction with Staff. Outside Funding/On-Call Research — Conduct research and identify third -party funding sources that support the Public Works Agency, Water Resources Division funding needs and priorities. This scope includes researching grant opportunities independently as well as any identified by the City. Funding Proposal Development — Provide proposal writing associated with funding applications on behalf of the City of Santa Ana, including the preparation of funding abstracts, production and submittal of applications to funding sources, The City understands that many applications require technical details about the water and sewer enterprises. City staff will provide technical data as necessary but it is expected that the consultant(s) will perform the majority of work required to generate funding applications. Once applications are finalized, consultant will provide a copy of each application package for funding to the City prior to submittal and review the package with City staff. Program Administration and Delivery — The Consultant(s) will be required to provide grant administration and coordination services as part of this proposal including but not limited to coordinating with City staff to provide expenditure reports, preparing Resolutions and Staff Reports for City Council consideration, coordinating with funding sources staff , and submitting periodic status update reports to City. On a monthly basis the Consultant(s) shall provide the City summaries of potential funding opportunities. The summaries shall include, but not limited to the name of the funding agency, due dates for applications, eligibility, and program summary and funding level available. City Responsibilities: The City will provide information in Its possession relevant to the preparation of the required Information in the RFP. Availability of staff time to assist with the preparation of grant application documents is limited. Selected consultant is expected to perform a substantial amount of research and data gathering independently. City staff will provide system Information and data as available In an effort to develop the best grant application package possible. City of Santa And RFP 15-083 Page 12 EXHIBIT 2