Erie County Childhood Vaccination Education Strategies Study RFP #2026-044VF
Town of NewsteadCity · Akron, NY- Due
- Aug 11, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Gale R. Burstein
The 30-second brief
Erie County is seeking proposals for a multi-county study to develop tailored childhood vaccination education strategies and marketing materials for urban, suburban, and rural areas in Western New York. Proposals are due August 11, 2026.
8 focus groups, Thematic coding of transcripts, Office materials, Social media content, Community outreach messaging, Marketing campaign
Overall proposal (30%), population and goals (30%), program plan and capacity (30%), compliance with RFP requirements and fiscal components (10%)
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Summary
Erie County is seeking proposals for a multi-county study to develop tailored childhood vaccination education strategies and marketing materials for urban, suburban, and rural areas in Western New York. Proposals are due August 11, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- 8 focus groups
- Thematic coding of transcripts
- Office materials
- Social media content
- Community outreach messaging
- Marketing campaign
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- RFP Coversheet
- Organization background
- Project Description
- Budget Form
- Schedule A Proposer Certification
- List of Officers and Board of Directors
- Annual audit
- Submit to
- 95 Franklin Street, 9th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202
- Scope location
- Erie County, Niagara County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County
- Reported agency
- Erie County
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Newstead?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 95 Franklin Street, 9th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202. For questions, contact Gale R. Burstein.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Newstead in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Gale R. Burstein. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 8 focus groups, Thematic coding of transcripts, Office materials, Social media content, Community outreach messaging, Marketing campaign. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Overall proposal (30%), population and goals (30%), program plan and capacity (30%), compliance with RFP requirements and fiscal components (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Newstead?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Newstead are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Newstead regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: RFP Coversheet, Organization background, Project Description, Budget Form, Schedule A Proposer Certification, List of Officers and Board of Directors, Annual audit. Review the full document from Town of Newstead for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Erie County, Niagara County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.