Request for proposals for outreach and engagement plan development services. The goal is to increase public awareness of Learning by Doing's mission and activities. Proposals are due August 28, 2026. The project timeline is from October 16, 2026, to May 28, 2027. Award will be based on qualifications, experience, and cost.
The project completion deadline is May 28, 2027.
Consultant may invoice monthly for completed portions of the work. LBD shall make payment within thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice.
Award of contract will be based on strong firm qualifications, approach, and experience rather than a fee-based selection. Evaluation criteria include project approach (45 points), project team experience and qualifications (15 points), watershed/environmental communication experience (15 points), cost estimate (15 points), and overall quality of proposal (10 points).
Proposals are requested from qualified consultants or firms. The proposal must contain information on organization structure, key staff experience, relevant project experience, and a conflict of interest statement.
LBD may exercise remedial actions such as withholding payment, requesting removal of employees, denying payment for unperformed services, or recovering incorrect payments.
The request for clarification deadline is August 11, 2026.
LBD reserves the right to disqualify any response submitted incorrectly. Late proposals will not be reviewed or scored.