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City of Vallejo seeks proposals for Shop Vallejo local business support program

The City of Vallejo Economic Development Department is seeking proposals for a Shop Vallejo program to support local retail and restaurant businesses. - Government Buyer: - City of Vallejo, Economic Development Department - Program Overview: - Plan and execute a Shop Vallejo initiative to promote local shopping and increase sales tax revenue - Program may be new or an expansion of an existing initiative - Focus on supporting local retail and restaurant operators - Budget and Funding: - Total contract value: $35,179 - Up to 15% of the budget may be used for administrative costs; the remainder is for direct campaign expenses - Scope of Services: - Professional services for program planning, campaign management, outreach, and reporting - Key metrics include sales tax revenue increases, business license renewals, social media engagement, foot traffic, and customer retention - Participation: - Open to qualified individuals, firms, or non-profit organizations - Encourages proposals from community organizations, small businesses, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses - Notable Requirements: - Program must not compete with regional efforts - Proposals must demonstrate qualifications, competence, and capacity to deliver services - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Period of Performance: - Initial term through October 18, 2027, with up to two annual renewals possible

Description

The City of Vallejo is seeking proposals from qualified individuals, firms, or non-profit organizations to implement a Shop Vallejo program focused on supporting local retail and restaurant operators in Vallejo. The program aims to promote shopping locally, which is a critical source of funding for City operations through local sales tax. The program may be original or an augmentation of an existing program and is planned to take place in 2026. The City has allocated $35,179 for this contract, with up to 15% allowed for administrative costs and the remainder for direct campaign costs. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific time.

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