About this opportunity
AI summaryNorthern Maine Development Commission seeks a marketing consultant for the Aroostook Rising population and workforce attraction campaign. The selected contractor will handle digital marketing, content management, multimedia design, and program and grant support for up to 20 hours per week at a rate up to $60 per hour. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, including individuals, firms, or teams with five to 10 years of marketing experience. Written questions are due by November 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Applicants must submit a single PDF proposal of no more than five pages to [email protected] by November 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Proposals will be evaluated on qualifications, approach, work samples, references, and cost. The contract term is two years, anticipated from January 4, 2027, through December 31, 2028.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Northern Maine Development Commission
Scope of work
- Run integrated digital marketing campaigns
- Write articles, newsletters, and social media posts
- Manage social channels including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram
- Update website content and deliver monthly analytics reports
- Design brochures, infographics, and presentations
- Photograph events and produce and edit videos
- Supply marketing materials and impact documentation for grant applications and reporting
- Help prepare annual reports
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications and experience | 30 |
| Approach and understanding of the region | 30 |
| Work samples and references | 20 |
| Cost | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Individual, firm, or team with one named lead
- Five to 10 years of marketing or communications experience
- Strong writing and editing skills using AP Style and plain-language
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, photography, and basic video editing
- Experience with WordPress or similar CMS, website design, SEO, Google and Meta analytics, and email platforms
- Knowledge of digital accessibility and ADA compliance
- Must not be suspended or debarred on SAM.gov
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter signed by an authorized person
- Qualifications and résumés of all staff doing work
- Approach including first 90 days and measurement methods
- Three to five work samples
- Three references
- Cost proposal (fixed monthly fee or hourly rate with monthly not-to-exceed amount)
- Signed certifications from Section 7
Key dates
- RFP advertised
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Written questions due
- Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Proposals due
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Interviews (finalists)
- Week of December 7, 2026
- Selection announced
- By December 18, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Email one PDF to [email protected] with subject line 'RFP Response: Aroostook Rising Marketing Consultant'. Proposals must be no more than 5 pages.
Contract details
- Term
- Two years, anticipated January 4, 2027 through December 31, 2028
- Estimated value
- Up to $60/hour depending on experience and qualifications, up to 20 hours per week
- Place of performance
- Remote, with availability for meetings and events in Aroostook County, Maine.
- Insurance and bonding
- General liability ($1M coverage), plus other coverage as required.
- Funding
- Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Grant ID AD-26SPC-33; 2 CFR Part 200