Vermont Dairy Promotion Council Dairy Research and Promotion

The Vermont Dairy Promotion Council (VDPC) is seeking contractors to provide services for the Vermont Dairy Promotion Council Dairy Research and Promotion program. The program aims to support the development of consumer demand for dairy products, and proposals can be submitted in various focus areas, including consumer, health professional, and youth education; farmer development; consumer engagement, marketing, and promotion; research; and Vermont-focused projects. The total collected funds for the program are approximately $2 million annually. The contract period is expected to be 1 year and 3 months, starting on January 1, 2026. • The VDPC seeks multiple contractors to fulfill the goals of the check-off program. • Proposals can be submitted for more than one focus area or multiple proposals under the same focus area. • The total maximum budget per proposal varies by focus area, ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. • Proposals must include a cover page, approach, background, and experience, proposed work plan, project budget, and resumes of the project team leader and other personnel. • The State reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, with or without cause.