Engaging Networks Implementation Project Management Support Services
- Client
- Annapolis, Maryland
- RFP Number
- NET-17394
- Posted
- 10/9/2026
- Category
- Networking Services and Supplies
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks proposals from qualified project management consultants or firms to oversee and coordinate its implementation of Engaging Networks software across advocacy, fundraising, peer-to-peer, and marketing functions. The selected project manager will develop implementation plans, lead regular check-ins, manage risks, track decisions, and coordinate across staff and external vendors over an estimated 12- to 14-month period with an anticipated level of effort of 3 to 5 hours per week. To be eligible, respondents must be based onshore in the United States and demonstrate required prior experience working with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation on online platform software projects. Applicants must also have experience managing nonprofit technology projects involving Engaging Networks, cross-functional workstreams, and multiple vendors, alongside availability from November 2026 through August or September 2027. Applicants must submit proposals electronically to Rosie McNeely at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. ET on October 22, 2026. Submissions must include team contact details, a project manager resume, descriptions of prior CBF work, a project management approach, a completed affidavit, and a fee proposal detailing hourly rates and costs.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP_EN-Project-Management.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks proposals from qualified project management consultants or firms to oversee and coordinate the implementation of Engaging Networks software across advocacy, fundraising, and marketing functions over an estimated 12 to 14 month period. Qualified respondents must have prior experience working with CBF on online platform software projects.
- Issued by
- Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc.
- Issue Date
- 10/8/2026
- Proposals due
- 5:00 PM EST on 10/22/2026
- Anticipated selection
- no later than October 30, 2026
- Contract start
- November 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Deliver electronically to CBF staff member Rosie Mcneely no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on October 22, 2026.
- Contract term
- November 2026 through August or September 2027
- Place of performance
- Onsite, Annapolis, MD
- Insurance and bonding
- A successful applicant may need to provide proof of insurance based on the services or product provided.
Scope of work
- Serve as primary project manager for Engaging Networks implementation, coordinating staff and external vendors.
- Develop and maintain implementation project plan including timeline, milestones, dependencies, risks, and decision points.
- Lead or support regular project check-ins, prepare agendas, document decisions, track action items, and follow up.
- Coordinate across multiple workstreams to identify conflicts, sequencing needs, and shared decisions.
- Help staff prepare for vendor meetings, internal decisions, testing, training, and go-live activities.
- Escalate project risks, delays, unresolved decisions, and resource constraints to leadership.
- Provide concise status updates identifying progress, upcoming work, major risks, and needed decisions.
- Support transition planning from project work into ongoing operations.
Minimum qualifications
- Prior experience working with Chesapeake Bay Foundation on online platform software projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing nonprofit technology implementation projects involving multiple vendors and stakeholders.
- Ability to provide clear project plans, meeting agendas, action-item tracking, risk management, and status reporting.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with digital engagement, fundraising, advocacy, marketing, CRM, or online platform implementations, specifically Engaging Networks.
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical staff.
- Availability to begin work in November 2026 and support through August or September 2027.
Documents to include with the bid
- Bid Response Form
- Project manager resume or brief biography
- Description of prior work with Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Proposed project management approach
- Fee proposal
- Signed affidavit certification page
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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