The City of Hartford is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide "on-call" grant writing services. The selected Grant Writers will provide professional grant writing services on an as-needed basis for various City departments. The scope of services includes developing grant outlines, preparing strategic work plans, and ensuring compliance with grant evaluation criteria. The City reserves the right to select multiple Grant Writers and to negotiate fees and payment schedules. • The Grant Writers will be responsible for providing grant writing services for federal, state, and private foundation grants. • The Grant Writers will be required to provide a detailed proposal, including a statement of qualifications, a service plan, and a fee proposal. • The City will evaluate proposals based on criteria such as the Grant Writer's experience, qualifications, and responsiveness to the RFP. • The selected Grant Writers will be required to enter into a contract with the City, which will include terms and conditions such as indemnification, conflict of interest, and termination provisions.