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Focus Group Facilitation and Stakeholder Outreach

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Response Deadline11/30/2026, 09:30:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Focus Group Facilitation and Stakeholder Outreach, is issued by the Vermont Department of Economic Development to support prime contractors on projects for the Department of Public Service. The selected provider will be responsible for planning and executing regional engagement sessions, which include conducting outreach to non-profit, governmental, and educational sectors. Key deliverables involve facilitating in-person or hybrid focus groups, recording participant feedback, and submitting an interim report detailing engagement activities and primary messages. The contract requires the use of hybrid meeting technology and strict adherence to ADA compliance for both digital and physical accessibility. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 30, 2026, at 9:30 AM. The project falls under NAICS code 541618, focusing on specialized consulting and stakeholder engagement services within the state of Vermont.

General Info

Vermont DED subcontract for stakeholder outreach and focus group facilitation by November 2026.

Agency

Vermont → Department of Economic Development

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

VT, USA

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 77255.

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Creation and Analysis of a Statistically Valid Survey and Focus Group Facilitation for the Renewal of Comcast’s CPG

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PostedOct 27

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Response DeadlineNov 30

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AgencyVermont → Department of Economic Development

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Plans and facilitates regional engagement sessions for prime contractors on Vermont Department of Public Service projects. Conducts outreach to educational, governmental, and non-profit sectors, facilitates in-person or hybrid focus groups, and records participant feedback. Requires hybrid meeting technology and ADA compliance for physical and digital access. Delivers an interim report on engagement activities and key messages.

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