Public & Stakeholder Engagement Services

The Town of Ithaca is seeking a subcontractor to develop and execute a comprehensive public and stakeholder engagement plan focused on a local project requiring community input. The work will involve two distinct rounds of outreach designed to actively involve residents, community groups, and other key stakeholders, ensuring their perspectives are gathered, documented, and meaningfully integrated into the project’s final deliverables. Successful applicants must demonstrate expertise in coordinating with diverse audiences, facilitating constructive dialogue, and adapting project outcomes based on authentic community feedback. The subcontract is open for bidding through January 9, 2026, with the opportunity posted on October 29, 2025, under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services. The performance location is specified as Tompkins, reflecting the local focus of the engagement effort. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it supports a broader initiative managed by another entity, and no set-aside provisions are indicated. Bidders must be prepared to deliver actionable strategies that build trust, ensure transparency, and foster inclusive participation throughout the engagement process.