Request for Qualification for Public-Private Partnerships for Grant Management

The City of Richmond is creating a pre‑qualified pool of non‑profit, community‑based, public and private organizations to serve as partners on grant‑management projects (federal, state, local, private). Applicants must demonstrate at least five years of organizational experience (or one staff member with five years) in at least one of seven service areas ranging from local service enhancement to public‑space engagement and community‑impact advocacy. Proposals are limited to three double‑sided pages and must include a community‑needs statement, approach, qualifications, performance‑measurement plan, budget, references, and any value‑added services. Scoring is out of 100 points, with a 70 % threshold to be added to the pool; the City may later issue specific RFQs/RFPs to pool members for individual grant opportunities. • Creates a standing “pre‑qualified pool” – no guaranteed contract, but future grant‑related work may be awarded. • Requires experience in at least one of seven broad service areas (e.g., adult/youth services, housing, health, climate resilience, economic development). • Proposal limited to 3 pages (plus attachments) and must include detailed budgeting and performance metrics. • Evaluation weighted heavily toward community‑needs outcomes and proposed approach (30 % each). • Quarterly submission windows; this cycle’s deadline is 22 May 2026.