When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 11, 2026.

It was issued by Grand County Learning By Doing Cooperative Effort. The work is located in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Marketing or public outreach consulting firm with strategic communications expertise. Experience developing outreach plans for environmental, watershed, or public-sector initiatives. Strong capabilities in audience research, messaging development, and stakeholder engagement. Expertise in social media, e-newsletters, branding, and visual communications. Ability to recommend practical outreach tactics, materials, and implementation priorities. Familiarity with grant-funded public engagement projects and collaborative community partnerships.

Outreach Plan Development Services (Due August 28, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, United StatesPosted: July 30, 2026Deadline: August 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to develop a comprehensive outreach and engagement plan focused on public awareness and stewardship related to watershed and aquatic ecosystem initiatives. The work includes strategy development, audience identification, messaging, branding, and recommendations for digital and in-person outreach.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit proposal in PDF format
Must follow the structure defined in the Scope of Services
Must contain the signature of a duly authorized officer or agent
Must disclose current or past work within the past three years for any LBD partner
Must maintain required insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation and General/Professional Liability
Must be able to provide a Certificate of Good Standing if a foreign corporation or LLC

CONTRACT DURATION

7 months

TIMELINE

RFP release date: July 29th, 2026

Request for clarification deadline: August 11th, 2026

Response to clarification: August 14th, 2026

Proposal submission deadline: August 28th, 2026

Consultant interviews: Week of September 21st, 2026

Consultant selection: October 2nd, 2026

Notice to proceed: October 16th, 2026

Project completion: May 28th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 11, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Grand County Learning By Doing Cooperative Effort

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking a vendor to provide outreach plan development services. The selected firm will develop a comprehensive outreach and engagement plan and strategy designed to expand public awareness of the organization’s mission, activities, and collaborative efforts.

The scope includes evaluating current outreach efforts and creating a strategic outreach plan that identifies goals, target audiences, messaging strategies, engagement opportunities, and recommended outreach tools and materials. The work also includes recommendations related to social media, e-newsletters, branding, and visual communications.

This outreach plan is funded through a grant intended to support increased public engagement and outreach activities related to watershed health, stream management, aquatic ecosystem conditions, and collaborative watershed stewardship. Additional tasks include developing key messaging and communication themes, tailoring messaging frameworks to priority audiences, identifying effective communication methods, recommending outreach materials and templates, and highlighting opportunities for public presentations, tabling events, partnerships, and digital outreach. The vendor will also assist in prioritizing outreach actions and implementation steps.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 11, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Grand County Learning By Doing Cooperative Effort. The work is located in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Marketing or public outreach consulting firm with strategic communications expertise
Experience developing outreach plans for environmental, watershed, or public-sector initiatives
Strong capabilities in audience research, messaging development, and stakeholder engagement
Expertise in social media, e-newsletters, branding, and visual communications
Ability to recommend practical outreach tactics, materials, and implementation priorities
Familiarity with grant-funded public engagement projects and collaborative community partnerships

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