RFP SECONDARY #CV24-108 - California Service Corps Pipeline Building

This is a reposting of Event ID # 0000033660 due to a very low amount of bids submitted. Please note all RFP documents to be read must be from this solicitation event ID and not the previous solicitation. The State seeks a qualified Contractor that can quickly develop and execute a pipeline building strategy designed to familiarize key target audiences across the state with the California Service Corps, generate interest from prospective service members and engage new recruitment contacts for high school and college-bound audiences. The Contractor must possess strong project management skills, the ability to manage subcontractors (if necessary), have extensive knowledge of reaching targeted grassroots audiences through proven, specific information sources. The Contractor will assist in the coordination, development and implementation of targeted outreach efforts and provide support through audience identification research and audience development, strategic planning and community engagement to support recruitment and member enrollment. The award amount is up to $500,000. A minimum of 3% participation by a Disabled Veteran Business-Owned Enterprise (DVBE) and 25% participation by a Small Business is required to submit a proposal. Additional notes for proposers: -Graphic design, photography and content creation will be done internally and should not be included in your budget. -Event/conference registration and sponsorship costs shall be included in the contractors budget. Any budget not including event/conference registration and sponsorship costs shall be automatically disqualified. -Travel expenses to staff events/conferences should be included in budget. Addendum 1 (3/04/2025): Redline and clean versions of Attachment 1, 2, and 3 is now updated to reflect revised and new GenAI requirements according to the DGS-PD Bulletin #: P-03-25 issued 2/20/2025. Attachment 2, Section N. BUDGET DETAIL is updated. We highly recommend to carefully review all the addendums made. FAQ uploaded. YouTube link for the recorded webinar is on the bottom of the PDF document. Addendum 2 (3/24/2025): Notice of Intent to Award now posted.