CITY OF HOLYOKE RFP 2026-67MREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FY2027 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION SERVICES

The purpose of this solicitation is the selection of a qualified firm, organization, or individual to provide community engagement, strategic communications, stakeholder outreach, civic participation, facilitation, and public engagement services to the City of Holyoke.

The City seeks a strategic partner capable of designing and implementing authentic, inclusive, and community-centered engagement processes that strengthen relationships between residents and municipal government, improve transparency, expand participation in public decision-making, and ensure community priorities are communicated to City leadership and incorporated into future planning and implementation efforts.

The City will evaluate all timely responses to ensure that all required submittals have been included and that all responses meet the selection criteria. Responses deemed complete shall be presented to a selection committee. The highest-ranked respondents may be invited to participate in interviews prior to final selection. The city has up to $50,000 to support this project. Documents are available starting on 6/29/2026 electronically by requesting from morrowj@holyoke.org

Submissions will be accepted electronically to morrowj@holyoke.org

Submitters must send 2 SEPERATE PDF'S ONE LABELED "TECHNICAL PROPOSALS" and ONE LABELED "PRICE PROPOSALS" to morrowj@holyoke.org

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY BY @PM EST or they will NOT be accepted. The email timestamp will be the official record time. The city follow sMGL.30B, Ch30 & 37M, and all other applicable local, state and federal purchasing laws. The city reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, waive minor informalities or cancel solicitation if in the city's best interest.