(1) Vendor needs to provide marketing and outreach services. – To ensure that small businesses across the state have equitable access to program benefits by leveraging trusted community networks and localized engagement strategies. – Provide commerce with an outreach impact report quarterly addressing the number of individuals reached, engagement metrics, geographic coverage and testimonials or qualitative feedback from the community members. – A comprehensive media campaign, including, but not limited to, canvassing, paid media, social media, and earned media, as part of its marketing and outreach engagement efforts. – A blend of online and offline outreach methods, including social media campaigns, email marketing, webinars, and local workshops. – Outreach materials, purchase and placement of key media, key demographic targeting and outreach, a marketing dashboard, or any website development. – The outreach campaign should be tailored to meet the unique needs of business owners. (2) All the questions must be submitted no later than December 01, 2025. (3) The contract period will be for two years.