Public Outreach and Community Engagement Services

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
RFQu-25-0511
State
Arizona
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Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .

About this opportunity

The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement Department is seeking public outreach and community engagement services through a Request for Qualification (RFQu-25-0511) to establish a Qualified Vendors List (QVL). The procurement aims to select qualified companies capable of developing and implementing strategies to effectively reach and engage diverse community members across various city departments. The contract will span five years, commencing on or about June 1, 2025. Key procurement dates include a Pre-Offer Conference on May 7, 2025, at 11:00am via WebEx, written inquiries due by May 15, 2025, and offer submissions due by May 30, 2025, at 2:00pm. Evaluation criteria will focus on the Offeror's method of approach (45% of total score), experience and expertise (35%), and capacity (20%), with the goal of selecting the most responsive and responsible vendor(s). Selected vendors will be expected to work collaboratively with city departments, creating communication strategies that effectively involve community members in various civic initiatives.

The solicitation includes specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements and non-discrimination provisions, as outlined in the Supplemental Terms and Conditions document. Contractors must comply with federal and local regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Commercial General Liability coverage up to $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability. While the City anticipates significant activity under the contract, no specific purchase quantities are guaranteed. Vendors must be registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission and will be required to maintain non-discriminatory practices in employment, service provision, and pricing. The contract includes potential penalties for non-compliance, such as contract termination, payment withholding, and disqualification from future bidding. Offers will remain valid for 180 calendar days from the opening date, with the City reserving the right to modify quantities or items as needed.

Opportunity text

The City of Phoenix invites sealed offers for public outreach and community engagement services. for a five-year contract commencing on or about June 1, 2025, in accordance with the specifications and provisions contained herein or the "Effective Date" which is upon award by City Council, conditioned upon signature and recording by the City Clerk's department, as required by the Phoenix City Code, whichever is later.

This solicitation is available through the City's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. For technical support issues related to the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal, Offeror may use the support bubble on the bottom right, or email procurement-support@opengov.com for any assistance. For other issues related to this solicitation please contact the procurement officer listed under Contact Information.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement will terminate upon the earliest occurrence: by reaching the end of the term including any extensions exercised, or termination pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

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