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3. Project Background.

Recruitment of a diverse pool of individuals who are inspired to serve their communities is essential to the mission of AmeriCorps. Without them, we can’t do what we do. As we ramp up our work to recover from COVID-19, we are faced with real challenges to grow enrollment: a strengthening economy, a competitive job market, outdated technology, and years of under-investment in recruitment infrastructure. All programs have seen decreased enrollment over the past decade—which has been, and will likely continue to be, exacerbated by COVID-

19. All these factors make effective recruitment capacity more essential and urgent. Specifically, Handshake will help us target our primary demographic for potential members: 18-26 year-old college students and graduates. In May 2022, a one-year contract with Handshake was awarded to pilot the platform for use in recruitment. The past year has brought valuable learnings and connections to our target audience using the Handshake platform. We are generating a high amount of interest in our programs through Handshake, as is evident in our open and click through rates, attendance at AmeriCorps-hosted virtual events, and clicks to our service opportunities. This strategy has been successful so far, and we are now seeking to continue the partnership through another award.

4. Description of the Supplies or Services Required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

a. Project Title. Handshake College Recruitment Platform Subscription

b. Project Description. See attached Specifications

Requirement Type.

Research & development (R&D) Commerical item or service

R & D support services Support services (non-R&D)

X Supplies/equipment Information technology (IT) Construction Architect-engineer (A & E) services Design-build Other (specify): _____Consulting Services_______________

Type of Action.

New requirement X Follow-on

Other (specify): ______________________

Proposed Contract/Order Type.

X Firm-fixed-price Other fixed-price (specify, e.g., fixed-price award-fee, fixed-price incentive-fee): __________