Community Engagement and Recruitment Services
- Client
- Mount Vernon, New York
- RFP Number
- MRB-57894
- Posted
- 10/10/2026
- Category
- Marketing and Branding
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Office of the Broome County Sheriff in New York State seeks qualified individuals and onshore USA organizations to provide offsite community engagement and recruitment services. The scope requires contractors to engage community stakeholders to address public safety concerns, assess hiring needs, recommend outreach strategies and campaigns, and track performance indicators. Additionally, the contractor must prepare written reporting materials and document all engagement activities. Eligible applicants must submit one original, one copy, one redacted copy, and one electronic copy on USB media in a sealed envelope to the Broome County Division of Purchasing by 2:00 p.m. local time on November 4, 2026. Applicants must email all questions to the designated county contacts by October 19, 2026. The buyer evaluates proposals based on cost and overall value (20 points), assigned staff qualifications (15 points), past performance and references (10 points), and the proposer's ability to meet the county's service requirements. Proposals must include complete pricing details, as the county evaluates overall cost reasonableness.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP-2026-053 - Community Engagement _ Recruitment.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Broome County, New York, through the Office of the Sheriff, is soliciting proposals from qualified persons to provide Community Engagement and Recruitment Services. The effort aims to strengthen community relations, public safety outreach, and law enforcement recruitment strategies. Qualified individuals meeting strict police experience and certification criteria are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- Broome County, Office of the Sheriff
- Questions due
- October 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m. local time
- County Response to Questions
- October 23, 2026
- Proposals due
- November 4, 2026, 2:00 p.m. local time
- Interviews, if required
- November 9 – November 13, 2026
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy on USB media
- Submission details
- Deliver one (1) original, one (1) copy, one (1) redacted copy, and one (1) electronic copy on USB media in a sealed envelope to Broome County Division of Purchasing, 60 Hawley Street, 2nd Floor, Edwin L. Crawford County Office Building, Binghamton, New York 13901.
- Contract term
- 2 years with potential for 2 additional 1 year terms
- Estimated value
- Initial retainer of $10,000 upon execution credited toward total contract fee; total fixed fee as proposed
- Place of performance
- Broome County, New York
- Insurance and bonding
- Contractor must maintain required insurance at all times during services, submitting proof in Appendix and proof of necessary policy endorsement applications within twenty (20) days of notice of award.
How proposals are evaluated
| Relevant Experience and Capabilities | 25 points |
| Scope of Services / Technical Approach | 30 points |
| Qualifications of Assigned Personnel | 15 points |
| Past Performance and References | 10 points |
| Cost and Overall Value | 20 points |
Scope of work
- Provide community engagement and public safety outreach insight and recommendations
- Develop recruitment strategy, outreach methods, and candidate-engagement campaigns
- Prepare communications, periodic written status reports, and meeting summaries
- Submit initial work plan and implementation schedule within 15 business days after contract execution
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in community engagement, external relations, public speaking, stakeholder relations, and communications
- Eight (8) years of experience as a New York State Police Officer with investigatory experience
- At least 3 years recruitment experience
- Must be certified as a DCJS Crime Analyst
Documents to include with the bid
- Proposal Sheet
- Appendix A - Cost Proposal Form
- Compliance Statement
- Appendix B - Reference Form
- Variation and Justification Sheet
- Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate
- Iranian Energy Divestment Certification
- Election Law Statement
- Gifts Statement
- Insurance Acknowledgement
Verify important details
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