Public and Stakeholder Engagement

The contract seeks a qualified vendor to design and implement a robust public outreach and stakeholder engagement campaign spanning eight counties, with a strong emphasis on equity and inclusivity. The scope includes developing multilingual communication materials, facilitating both virtual and in-person meetings, conducting community surveys, and deploying targeted strategies to ensure meaningful participation from underrepresented populations. All activities must be culturally competent and accessible to diverse linguistic and socioeconomic groups across the region. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the Houston-Galveston Area Council, with a posting date of July 16, 2026, and a response deadline of August 27, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 541618, indicating specialized consulting services in social science research and public relations. While specific performance location details are unspecified, the work is expected to serve the entire eight-county area governed by the agency. Interested parties must submit proposals via the designated state procurement portal by the stated deadline to be considered for award.