Bid guide
How to bid on Third-Party Facilitators - Member Outreach Program for Great Lakes Water
What Great Lakes Water is buying
Great Lakes Water is looking for third-party facilitators to help with their member outreach program. This opportunity is for firms that can assist with engaging and communicating with their members.
This is a chance for businesses specializing in community engagement, public relations, or similar outreach services to work with a public utility.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline to submit your bid for this opportunity is August 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All submissions must be completed by this time.
After the deadline, Great Lakes Water will review all received proposals. Late submissions will not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This solicitation is suitable for firms with experience in outreach programs, community engagement, or facilitating communications. Businesses in the facilities category with a focus on public interaction would find this relevant.
If your company provides services that help organizations connect with their stakeholders or members, this could be a good fit.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation details and instructions, you need to go to the Great Lakes Water procurement portal, which is hosted on Bonfire. You can view the opportunity publicly without needing an account.
To download the solicitation documents and submit your response, you will need to register a free vendor account on the Bonfire portal. Ensure you complete your submission before the August 25, 2026, deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly outline your experience with similar outreach or facilitation programs. Provide specific examples of how your services have successfully engaged target audiences in the past.
Focus on demonstrating your understanding of the challenges involved in member outreach and how your proposed approach will effectively address Great Lakes Water's needs. Pay close attention to all instructions and requirements detailed in the solicitation documents to ensure your bid is compliant and complete.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Great Lakes Water; the original posting controls.