Kansas Supplier Systems #EVT0010946

Kansas Seeks Business Recruitment Consultant for East Coast Region

The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking an experienced Business Recruitment Consultant to represent the state and manage business recruitment efforts across the East Coast Region. - Government Buyer: - Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Procurement and Contracts - Managed by the Department of Administration, Procurement and Contracts (contact: Grant L Askew) - Scope of Services: - One-person independent contractor role - Responsible for lead generation, proposal development, event representation, and engagement with economic development professionals, site selectors, and C-suite executives - Coverage includes multiple East Coast states (e.g., New York, Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and others) - Consultant must have at least 7 years of economic development experience and be based in specified metro areas in South Carolina or North Carolina - Products/Services Requested: - Business Recruitment Consultant – East Coast (1 position) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory bidder registration with the State of Kansas - Submission of a current Tax Clearance Certificate - Compliance with state policies (immigration reform, sexual harassment, boycott of Israel) - Preference programs for certified business and disabled veteran owned businesses - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based opportunity

Description

The Department of Commerce is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide Business Recruitment Consultant Services for the East Coast Region. This is a one-person role to support efficient communication in a high-paced environment. The independent contractor will exclusively represent Kansas and oversee recruitment services across multiple East Coast states including Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The contract period is from July 18, 2027 through June 30, 2030, with options to renew for two additional twelve-month periods.

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