Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Partnership and Fundraising Services
- Client
- City of Raleigh
- Solicitation No.
- 274-PR2026-Partnership
- Posted
- 10/23/2026
- Category
- Marketing and Branding
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department requires partnership and fundraising services to facilitate and lead ongoing fundraising, conservation, and community health initiatives. The selected contractor will promote PRCR programming through grants and private support, increase community engagement and volunteerism, manage partner relationships, and secure financial support to remove fee barriers for participants. The work will be performed offsite, and eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations. Proposals are evaluated based on corporate background and experience, team firm experience, proposed cost, and optional interview/demonstration points. Interested bidders must submit questions by October 27, 2026. Final proposals are due to the City no later than November 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, and must include a minimum of three business reference questionnaires.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP 274-PR2026-Partnership.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Raleigh is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to establish a philanthropic partnership with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. The selected partner will facilitate and lead ongoing fundraising, conservation, and community health initiatives. Services aim to reduce fee barriers for programs, secure grant and donor support, and manage project fiscal agencies.
- Issued by
- City of Raleigh
- RFP Date
- October 21, 2026
- Deadline for Written Questions
- October 27, 2026
- City Response to Questions (anticipated)
- October 29, 2026
- Proposal Due Date and Time
- November 3, 2026 no later than 5:00PM EST
- Evaluation Meeting (anticipated)
- November 6, 2026
- Interviews (if required)
- November 10, 2026
- Selection Announced (tentative)
- November 13, 2026
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy and electronic submission
- Submission details
- Deliver one signed original, three signed copies, and one electronic printable version in a sealed envelope marked with the solicitation name by US Mail or other delivery.
- Contract term
- Initial term with renewal options exercised in sole discretion for a maximum total term not to exceed five (5) years
- Place of performance
- City of Raleigh, North Carolina
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 CSL, Statutory Worker's Compensation, and $500,000 Employer's Liability. City of Raleigh named additional insured.
- Funding
- 2 CFR 200.318
How proposals are evaluated
| Corporate Background and Experience | 20 |
| Team Firm Experience | 20 |
| Proposed Cost | 5 |
| Interview/Demonstration | 5 |
Scope of work
- Identify, evaluate, manage, and maintain relationships supporting PRCR projects for short-term and long-term goals
- Secure financial support from private individuals, grantors, and corporate groups in monetary and in-kind donations
- Provide financial assistance and reduce fee barriers for participation in PRCR programming and camps
- Facilitate and lead ongoing fundraising, conservation, and community health initiatives
- Serve as fiscal agents for various projects, community groups, and friends groups
Minimum qualifications
- Registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State to conduct business if required
- Possession of all applicable business licensing and certifications
Documents to include with the bid
- Introduction Letter
- Corporate Background and Experience Details
- Financial Statements
- Project Approach Narrative and Schedule
- Team Firm Experience and Resumes
- Appendix I Proposal Cost Form
- Appendix II Proposer Questionnaire
- Appendix III Reference Questionnaire Form
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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