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Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District is requesting proposals for design, development, implementation, and transition of a comprehensive STEM Career Exposure Resource Hub on behalf of the Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Career Exposure Initiative, with proposals due June 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

Mandatory qualifications include current Michigan business licensure, demonstrated experience designing websites and digital repositories, experience developing branding and communications materials, ability to ensure ADA and Section 508 compliance, capacity to provide training and transition support, and ability to complete all activities by September 25, 2026. Proposers must transfer all intellectual property rights to Bay-Arenac ISD and demonstrate no record of default or terminated contracts within five years.

The scope encompasses a public-facing website serving as a regional resource hub; a searchable digital repository housing STEM career awareness resources, educator materials, family resources, videos, and virtual tours; a user-friendly content management system enabling independent staff maintenance; a STEM Career Video Library, Educator Resource Center, Family Resource Center, and Mobile Museum section; a Regional Industry and Partner Showcase; organization and migration of initial content; website architecture and content strategy documentation; a cohesive visual branding package; and a comprehensive Communications Toolkit including social media templates, flyers, posters, postcards, presentations, newsletters, and email templates.

The proposed budget ceiling is $60,000, including all expenses, with invoices payable within 30 days of receipt. Final website delivery is due September 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria are relevant experience and past performance (25%), quality of proposed approach (35%), capacity of team and qualifications (20%), and cost-effectiveness/value (20%); Bay-Arenac ISD reserves the right to select the proposal deemed most advantageous regardless of lowest cost. Questions are due June 22, 2026, with responses posted June 24, 2026. Anticipated board approval of award is July 13, 2026, with contract execution July 14–17, 2026. Sealed proposals must include a Familial Disclosure Form, Assurances and Certifications, and Iran Economic Sanctions Act Affidavit, all notarized, submitted to the Bay-Arenac ISD Educational Service Center Business Office at 4228 Two Mile Road, Bay City, Michigan 48706.