May 21, 2024
Ernie Hernandez | City Manager
City of Commerce
2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
Dear Mr. Hernandez,
I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with the City of Commerce on the Arts in California Parks—Local Parks Grant Program administered by Parks California. Leveraging our expertise in crafting competitive grant applications, we are committed to addressing your funding needs and furthering the city’s mission of maintaining a safe, vibrant, and resilient community.
Scope of Work
1. Initial Consultation
a. Conduct an in-depth meeting with key stakeholders to provide information about the grant program and understand the city’s needs and goals. b. Gather information to develop a competitive scope of work, including project partners, budget and timeline information, and relevant supporting data.
2. Proposal Preparation
a. Manage access to the submission portal.
b. Complete all application questions, as well as the budget worksheet and narrative.
c. Gather all supporting documents, including proof of concept and partnerships, financial statements, etc.
3. Collaborative Review Process
a. Facilitate a review process with key stakeholders and gather feedback at least three business days before the submission deadline. b. Make revisions and edits in a timely manner, maintaining open communication with city staff throughout the process.
4. Final Submission and Support
a. Submit the completed grant application on behalf of the city prior to the submission deadline of June 14, 2024.
b. Provide a digital copy of the grant application to the city. c. Handle any follow-up communication and address questions from the funding agency, as needed.
Compensation
Title/Position Hours Rate Total
President/CEO 2 $300/hour $600
Director of Grant Acquisition 10 $250/hour $2,500
Senior Grant Writer 20 $175/hour $3,500
Total $6,600
For the comprehensive services outlined above, a fee of six thousand six hundred dollars ($6,600) is proposed. This fee reflects our commitment to providing exceptional quality and value for the City of Commerce for the Arts in California Parks - Local Parks Grant Program.
We are excited to contribute to the success of this initiative and are confident that our expertise in program design and grant writing will enhance the city’s capacity. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at (626) 414 – 3645.
Thank you once again for considering Global Urban Strategies, Inc. for this valuable project.
We look forward to a productive and successful collaboration.
Sincerely,
Omar E. Hernandez | President/CEO
Global Urban Strategies, Inc.
100 E. Huntington Drive, Suite 207
Alhambra, CA 91801
www.global-urban.com