FY26, Public Education & Marketing Services for CWC

The state of Colorado is seeking public education and marketing services for the Colorado Water Conservation (CWC) for fiscal year 2026, with a contract opportunity identified by the unique ID 68821bd7d34b65715e08e14e. This procurement is specifically focused on developing comprehensive public education and marketing strategies to support the state's water conservation initiatives. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed marketing plans, communication strategies, and public outreach materials designed to increase awareness about water conservation practices and policies. Potential contractors must demonstrate expertise in developing targeted educational campaigns, creating multimedia content, and engaging diverse stakeholder groups across Colorado. The proposal is due on August 27, 2025, with the initial posting occurring on July 23, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately one month to prepare and submit their comprehensive response. Evaluation criteria will likely include the vendor's previous experience in public education campaigns, the creativity and effectiveness of proposed marketing strategies, understanding of Colorado's water conservation goals, and the ability to reach and influence various demographic groups.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, Colorado state contracts often prioritize minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their organizational capacity, relevant past performance, and ability to integrate with existing CWC communication infrastructure. The contract appears to be a professional services procurement that will require sophisticated marketing and public education expertise. Although the exact budget range is not specified, similar state-level public education contracts typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 annually, depending on the scope and complexity of required services. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to provide comprehensive proposals that showcase their ability to effectively communicate complex water conservation messages to a broad public audience.