Communication and Social Media Services

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Ojai, California, United StatesPosted 6 days agoDeadline: May 31st, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City is seeking a vendor for strategic communications, social media management, content creation, media relations, graphic design, and related outreach services for a one-year term.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have been in business for ten years under current operating name
Must have a minimum of five years of experience working with city governments
Must have at least 80% of requested services performed by in-house staff
Must have a record of experience working with at least five other cities or counties in California
Must have expertise in digital marketing including Meta, Google, and ConstantContact platform certifications
Must provide a collaboration workspace for content development and review
Must have at least three references from similar clients

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Responses are due by May 31st, 2026.

Services are intended to commence in July 2026.

Issuing Agency

City Of Ojai

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DESCRIPTION

The City seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive communication and social media services for a one-year contract period. Required services include strategic communications planning, communications audits, and the development of annual communication plans.

The selected vendor will support media relations by drafting press releases, conducting media outreach, responding to crisis situations, and managing paid media placements. Additional responsibilities include article drafting and publishing, maintaining media relations and monitoring tools, and overseeing social media management with a focus on content development across all City platforms.

Further tasks cover website and newsletter content creation, graphic design services aligned with City style standards, and Spanish translation for various materials and events. The vendor will also handle the development of outreach collateral, video production (including aerial imagery and public information packages), and community engagement initiatives through meetings, surveys, and stakeholder coordination. Measurement and reporting through analytics dashboards, staff training, reputation management, and fostering regional partnerships are also integral components of this RFP.

Source attribution

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