RFP Secondary #CV26-105 California Service Corps Recruitment Activation

The Governor's Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) is seeking a qualified contractor to develop and execute a recruitment strategy and alumni activation plan for the California Service Corps. The primary goal is to increase awareness and generate interest among high school and college-bound audiences across California using grassroots outreach and audience identification research. The project aims to build a sustainable and scalable recruitment model, with a maximum award amount of $600,000. The contract period runs from February 8, 2027, through February 7, 2028, with performance occurring both remotely and potentially onsite in Sacramento. The solicitation uses a high-score evaluation method where technical quality is prioritized over cost. Proposers must pass administrative and minimum qualification phases before undergoing a technical evaluation, where a minimum score of 75 out of 100 is required to proceed to cost scoring. Mandatory requirements include a minimum of 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and 25% Small Business (SB) participation. Proposals must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format by the December 12, 2026, deadline, and must include specific certifications, a cost worksheet in Excel, and detailed personnel resumes.