About this opportunity
AI summaryThe New York State Office of General Services seeks a qualified communications firm to partner with the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies in developing and executing a comprehensive communication strategy. Eligible proposers must hold New York State certification as a Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, or qualify as a New York State Small Business employing 100 or fewer individuals. Qualified entities must also demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in communication strategies working with a board, commission, or similar organization. The agency is letting this discretionary procurement for values between $150,000 and $500,000 under State Finance Law §163(6). The resulting contract term commences on March 21, 2027, and remains in effect for two years. Interested vendors must mail quotes to the designated agency contact by December 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, as the office cannot accept emailed bids.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- General Services, NYS Office of
- Solicitation No.
- 3153
Scope of work
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy
Minimum qualifications
- Must qualify as NYS certified MBE, WBE, SDVOB, or NYS Small Business under State Finance Law § 160(8)
- Minimum of five years of communication strategies experience working with a board, commission, or similar entity
- Experience specifically with public affairs, community engagement, public relations, or crisis communication
- May not use a subcontractor's or any other entity's qualifications to meet requirements
Key dates
- Issue date
- 11/04/2026
- Quotes due
- 12/18/2026 02:00 PM
How to submit
- Method
- Mailed
- Instructions
- Quotes must be mailed to Agency Procurement Office, Corning Tower, 32nd Floor, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12242. OGS cannot accept emailed bids.
Contract details
- Term
- The term of the Contract shall commence on March 21, 2027, and will be in effect for two years.
- Estimated value
- between $150,000 to $500,000
- Set-aside / preference
- Small Biz or Recycled technology Discretionary procurements between $150,000 to $500,000
- Place of performance
- State-wide
- Funding
- solely funded by the NYS government
