Description
South Carolina State University is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide on‑demand advisory and advocacy services that support the university’s federal funding efforts, legislative monitoring, and general government relations. The contractor will act as a strategic partner, delivering research‑funding guidance, federal liaison assistance, policy tracking, and occasional travel to meet with federal officials. The effort is structured as an “as‑needed” hourly‑rate contract with a five‑year term, renewable annually unless the State provides notice. The solicitation requires vendors to submit a fixed‑price bid that includes an hourly rate not exceeding the tiered maximum based on experience.
• Provide funding‑related advisory services, including grant paperwork, legislative deadline compliance, and identification of state‑priority projects.
• Conduct federal government relations activities such as outreach to agencies (NSF, USDA, DOE, DoD, etc.), arranging meetings, and drafting supportive legislation.
• Monitor and report on legislative, regulatory, and grant‑program developments; deliver monthly progress reports and final project summaries.
• Travel (reimbursed per GSA rates) to represent SCSU at federal events or conferences; all deliverables become university property.