Clothing Swap and Sustainable Textile Engagement

This contract funds the City of Ann Arbor’s “Clothing Swap and Sustainable Textile Engagement” program, which will run a series of community swap events, educational workshops, and outreach activities aimed at reducing textile waste and promoting circular‑fashion practices. The selected vendor will provide on‑site labor, event logistics, volunteer coordination, marketing support, data collection, impact reporting, and a modest amount of flexible program support over a two‑year period. The work is performed primarily at City Hall and various pop‑up locations throughout Ann Arbor, with a strong emphasis on measurable environmental outcomes and community engagement. • Manage 12–24 clothing‑swap events per year (monthly swaps, larger festivals, pop‑ups). • Design and deliver skill‑building workshops (repair, repurposing, natural dyeing, etc.) and track participation/behavior‑change metrics. • Provide outreach, marketing, volunteer management, and monthly/annual impact reports, storing all deliverables in the City’s SharePoint.