California eProcure #26-0026

California CDFA Seeks Outreach & Education Coordinator for Pierce's Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), through its Pierce's Disease Control Program, is seeking a contractor to serve as the Outreach & Education Coordinator for the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) and Pierce's Disease.
- Government Buyer:
- California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA)
- Pierce's Disease Control Program
- Office of Grants Administration, Administrative Services Division
- No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based consulting opportunity.
- Services Requested:
- Consulting services to develop and execute outreach and education strategies regarding Pierce's Disease, GWSS, and related winegrape pests
- Deliverables include:
- Annual work plans
- Printed and electronic outreach materials
- Newsletters and monthly updates
- Media guides and marketing materials
- Speaker kits and media outreach strategies
- Presentations and attendance at stakeholder meetings/events
- Materials produced in both English and Spanish as needed
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
- Contractor must have experience in agricultural outreach, particularly within California's winegrape industry
- Emphasis on stakeholder engagement across multiple counties
- No option to renew after the initial contract term
- Compliance with state contracting terms and detailed cost proposals by deliverable

Description

The California Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a contractor to conduct public outreach and promote general information to the public to develop solutions to the Pierce's Disease epidemic and its vectors, particularly the Glassy Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS). The contract involves consulting services to support education and outreach efforts across multiple counties in California. The solicitation includes detailed requirements and deliverables to be met by the contractor. Interested proposers must comply with the instructions and requirements outlined in the RFP document.

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