Communications and Outreach Services

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States; Michigan, United States; Michigan, United States; Michigan, United States; Michigan, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: April 17th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a provider for comprehensive communications and outreach services to boost awareness of public workforce development programs in Michigan.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Develop and implement communications and outreach plans to increase awareness of public workforce development programs and services.
Provide quarterly and annual reporting of implemented promotions.
Target job seekers, employers, and community partners.
Demonstrate qualifications and experience in outreach and communications, multimedia use, and engagement of multiple stakeholders.
Proposals must be single-spaced, 11-point font, with 1-inch margins, and not exceed 8 pages in length (excluding attachments).
Proposals must include a Cover Page and Proposal Certification, Narrative Response, Proposed Budget Summary, Conflict of Interest Statement, and Other Documents.
Submit a mandatory Notice of Intent to Bid by April 3rd, 2026.
Submit proposals by April 17th, 2026.

BUDGET

Verified

$135,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFP Instructions Released: March 13th, 2026

Technical Assistance Deadline: March 20th, 2026 by 4:00PM EST

Technical Assistance Responses Available: March 24th, 2026 by 4:00PM EST

Notice of Intent to Bid Due: April 3rd, 2026 by 4:00PM EST

Proposals Due: April 17th, 2026 by 4:00PM EST

Award Announcements: May 1st, 2026

Services Commence: July 1st, 2026

Services Completed: June 30th, 2029

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 20th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Michigan Works! Southwest

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will provide communications and outreach services, focusing on the development and execution of strategic communications plans. These plans are designed to enhance public awareness and understanding of multiple workforce development programs.

Responsibilities include creating and implementing outreach strategies that effectively reach target audiences, ensuring key messages are delivered across appropriate channels, and measuring the impact of these communication efforts. The objective is to amplify the visibility of workforce development initiatives throughout Michigan.

Interested vendors are required to submit an Intent to Bid by April 3, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.