SOCIAL MEDIA RFP ISSUED BY CHEROKEE NATION
The NATION, is soliciting detailed, proposals from contractors interested in providing social media marketing plans as outlined in this RFP for the NATION. The complete scope of work and specifications are included in this RFP.
This RFP is for a consultant to provide the following services: *Develop a how to template for community planning that include building templates for retail recruitment and engagement. *Developing comprehensive plans for business retention and expansion within rural communities. *Provide rural communities with tailored training focused on the developing community plans for business retention and expansion with retail engagement and recruitment for small rural communities, both one-on-one and workshop style.
Background:
The Cherokee Nation is the federally recognized government of the Cherokee people and thereby has sovereign status granted by treaty and law. Tribal sovereignty is right to selfgovernance. The seat of tribal government is the W.W. Keeler Complex near Tahlequah, Oklahoma, capital of the Cherokee Nation. The jurisdictional area of the Cherokee Nation (hereinafter referred to as Nation) covers 14 counties in Northeastern Oklahoma. The Nation’s Commerce Department is dedicated to securing and enhancing the financial well-being of people, businesses, and communities located throughout the jurisdictional area. The Cherokee Nation Commerce Department has received funding for business retention and expansion planning within rural communities. At this time, the Cherokee Nation is seeking services from a consultant to provide templates for community planning, plans for business retention, and training. The specifications included in this RFP provide additional information on the project. The Nation is seeking proposals from interested parties with qualifications, credentials, and previous experience providing services for organizations similar in size and scope. The service timeframe will extend from date of fully executed agreement with successful party through an anticipated ending date of August, 31, 2021. Complete information regarding the scope of work and specifications are provided in this Request for Proposal (RFP). The Nation will be accepting proposals from Indian and Non-Indian parties. Indian preference will be given only to responding parties who provide proof of current certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employments Office (TERO) located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, telephone number (918) 453-5000. Indian preference will be applied in accordance with Cherokee Nation Acquisition Management Policy and Procedures. Proof of TERO certification must accompany and be included in proposal submittal.
Scope of Work:
Due Date:
March 19, 2021 by 5:00 p.m. CST
Address:
Pam Jumper and Michelle Parsons at email pam-jumper @cherokee.org; and, michelle-parsons@cherokee.org
Agencies to consider include Prosek Partners and MWWPR.
