OCTO Community Engagement and Coordination Services

The District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) is seeking competitive proposals for Community Engagement and Coordination Services through a solicitation posted on January 23, 2014, with responses due by February 14, 2014. This procurement appears to be focused on securing professional services to support community-related technology engagement initiatives. The contract opportunity, identified by the unique state contract ID 66c85cdf829eb5d86907439c, requires vendors to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in coordinating and facilitating community technology programs. Potential respondents must provide detailed proposals that outline their approach to community engagement, technical coordination methodologies, and strategic communication strategies. The procurement likely requires vendors to have extensive experience in technology implementation, stakeholder management, and public sector program development. Specific deliverables may include comprehensive engagement plans, coordination frameworks, and detailed reports demonstrating community technology integration.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the District of Columbia typically encourages participation from local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises in its procurement processes. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in technology engagement and community coordination services. Potential respondents should anticipate a competitive evaluation process that likely considers factors such as technical capability, past performance, proposed methodology, and cost structure. The procurement suggests a focus on professional services with potential integration requirements related to existing municipal technology infrastructure. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, similar District of Columbia technology coordination contracts have historically ranged from moderate to significant investment levels, potentially representing annual commitments between $100,000 and $500,000 depending on scope and complexity.