Bidder Opportunities

Request for Proposals for Contractual Services

Assistance to Provide Outreach Services for the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative

The Trust seeks qualified contractors to increase awareness of and engagement for the Trust’s Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program (https://cbtrust.org/grants/community-engagement/), within audiences and organizations who are underrepresented in the environmental space. The Trust welcomes proposals from contractors within the state of Maryland who are a part of or have connections with communities of color and those involved in the human health sector; however, proposals from contractors with connections in other sectors will be considered.

Deadline for proposals is 4 pm EDT on Friday, September 18, 2026. 

This opportunity is currently OPEN.

To view the full Request for Proposals (RFP), click here.

Proposals must be submitted through the Trust’s online application system linked below.

For more information, please contact Anabel Kadri at akadri@cbtrust.org.

Request for Proposals for Website Redesign

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is to solicit a qualified web design and development firm to redesign the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s website (www.cbtrust.org).

The Chesapeake Bay Trust seeks a modern, visually engaging, accessible, secure, and user-friendly website that effectively communicates our mission and impact to a variety of stakeholders, supports our grantmaking programs, increases donor engagement, and improves the experience for all visitors. The redesigned website should meet current accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), follow modern web design and development best practices, and provide an intuitive content management system that allows staff to easily maintain and update content.

Deadline for proposals is August 21, 2026.

This opportunity is currently OPEN.

To view the full Request for Proposals (RFP), click here.

To view RFP questions and answers, click here.

Proposals may be submitted to Celia Parker at cparker@cbtrust.org.

Request for Qualifications for Tree-Planting Service Providers

The purpose of this Request for Qualification (“RFQ”) is to develop a list of qualified tree service providers that can support various technical aspects of a tree planting project in underserved urban areas with, e.g., (site identification, tree species selection, procurement, obtaining services, and managing contractors). Ultimately, the goal is to provide groups applying to the Chesapeake Bay Trust Urban Trees Grant Program with resources and support in a number of areas as related to their tree planting efforts.

Deadline for proposals is ROLLING.

This opportunity is currently OPEN.

To view the full Request for Qualifications (RFQ), click here.

Proposals may be submitted to Lianna Gomori-Ruben at lgomori-ruben@cbtrust.org.