Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) is seeking proposals from vendors and contractors to provide grant writing and technical assistance for grant-related projects. This project is the AACOG Grant Project (Project). AACOG seeks to provide support to member governments with their grant infrastructure and services needs by pursuing multiple funding sources such as grant, foundation, and private capital. The intention of the Project is to provide broadband technical information and support to unserved and underserved rural areas of the region. AACOG is accepting Proposals from firms to provide services expected to include, but not limited to the following: 1.1.1 Possess a strong understanding of all current State and Federal government broadband legislation and regulations; 1.1.2 Provide advice, services, and consultation on broadband projects proposed for consideration for development and funding Proposals to ensure that all projects are consistent with applicable State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations; areas include • Network design and costs (above- or below-ground), engineering, construction, preliminary connection points; environmental questionnaires; • Project budgets, schedules, milestones, etc.; • Grant writing, project development, proposal presentations, etc. 1.1.3 Draft and/or provide samples of documents needed for broadband projects development, implementation, regulatory compliance, and funding Proposals; 1.1.4 Grant proposals and Proposal development timeline and costs.