Frequently Asked Questions:

CRRC Strategic Communications Consultant

Eligibility

  • There is no requirement for applicants to be certified through Baltimore City MWBE and SBR. Scoring will consider the following: MWBE certification or partnership, inclusion of local Baltimore-based firms, commitment to equitable subcontracting.

Programmatic Questions

  • Proposers may submit a budget that spans $40,000 for six months if they choose to and have a rationale for that spend based on the scope of work.

  • Yes, should a second term beyond six months be agreed to by the CRRC and the contractor, funding totals would be determined at the time of renewal. There is no set budget for a possible second term.

  • Each proposal will be weighed for completion and responsiveness to the scope of work. Reasonable added costs will be considered outside of the requested scope.

  • Separate funding is available for community participation.

Formatting

  • Applications must be legible without a need for magnification to the average reader.