Washington Blueberry Commission Executive Director Services

The Washington State Blueberry Commission is seeking an executive director to manage commission operations, finances, grants, research, marketing, industry training, and stakeholder relations.

State of Washington > Washington State Department of Agriculture > Washington Blueberry Commission


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Oct 23, 2026 06:59 AM
Sep 09, 2026 12:00 PM
$90,000.00
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Small BusinessVeteran-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
kristofor.gray@agr.wa.gov
+13609021852
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Description

The Washington State Blueberry Commission is soliciting professional executive director services covering financial and operational management, assessment administration, regulatory compliance, board and committee support, contractor and vendor oversight, grant development and reporting, and management of commission-funded research. The contractor will also serve as the commission’s public spokesperson and public records officer, maintain industry relationships, and prepare recurring reports and meeting materials. The scope includes domestic and international blueberry marketing and promotion, market development with emphasis on Asian markets, grower and packer outreach, industry training, and coordination with state and national blueberry organizations. The proposed responsible individual must meet specified education and experience requirements, including a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, marketing, or a related field and at least seven years of similar experience, or equivalent education and experience. The contractor must provide its own office space, equipment, workstation hardware and software, networking, and internet services.

Classification Codes
NAICS541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSCAA26AGRICULTURE MARKETING - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
agricultural consultingblueberry marketinggrant management
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 9, 2026-Solicitation Posted
Sep 17, 2026 04:30 PM-Virtual Pre-Bid Conference (optional)
Microsoft Teams; phone conference ID 149 907 244; dial-in +1 564-999-2000 or (833) 322-1218.
Oct 15, 2026 06:59 AM-Questions Due
Oct 19, 2026-Anticipated Answers Posted
Oct 23, 2026 06:59 AM-Bid Submission Deadline
Nov 13, 2026-Anticipated Announcement of Apparent Successful Bidder
Dec 28, 2026-Anticipated Contract Award
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required
  • Commercial General Liability Insurance — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • Employer's Liability (Stop Gap) Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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