Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2140542
Communications Strategy Services for New York State’s Community Commission on Reparations Remedies
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
December 18, 2026
Identifier
2140542
NAICS
541820
New York State is seeking a communications firm to support the Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. - Government buyer: New York State Office of General Services, Financial Administration Division, for the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. - Requested service: Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy with the Commission as it examines slavery and discrimination against people of African descent in New York State and communicates its findings and recommendations. - Eligibility and experience: Proposers must meet an eligible New York State-certified business category and have at least five years of relevant communications-strategy experience serving a board, commission, or similar entity. Subcontractor or other entity qualifications cannot be used to satisfy these minimum requirements. - OEMs and quantities: No OEMs, branded products, part numbers, or fixed service quantities are specified; this is a professional-services opportunity.
Description
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies seeks a qualified contractor to develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy. The Commission examines the legacy of slavery and subsequent discrimination against people of African descent in New York State, and makes recommendations on remedies and reparations. Proposers must meet one of the stated New York State business certification or small-business qualifications and have at least five years of relevant communications strategy experience. Quotes must be mailed by December 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM; emailed bids are not accepted.