Field Coordinator - Industry Navigator

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is seeking a contractor for the Field Coordinator/Industry Navigator position under the Media Technology Pathways Development Grant (MTP3) through Request for Proposal #10092025. The 10-month contract requires a professional to support the Media Technology Project by assisting the Principal and Co-Principal Investigators in managing program activities. Key responsibilities include student support, mentorship, resource connection, faculty collaboration, industry partnership development, record maintenance, and program event coordination. Proposals are due by 5:00 pm on October 31, 2025, and must be emailed to JD Kiggins at jd.kiggins@mhcc.edu. The evaluation will use a 100-point scoring system, with 40 points allocated to qualifications/experience, 20 points for pricing, and 40 points for proposal content. Contractors must submit a proposal not exceeding 10 pages, detailing company qualifications and experience, and complete specific required forms including a pricing sheet and a reference form listing three client references from similar services performed within the last five years.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. MHCC reserves the right to determine the most responsible proposer based on best value, considering price, experience, and references. Proposals submitted on non-provided forms are subject to rejection. The maximum budget for this contract is $42,000, which covers the entire 10-month project period. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specific details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate relevant experience in educational program support, industry navigation, and student mentorship to be competitive for this opportunity.