Outreach and Partnerships Services

RFP Released: February 18th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: February 26th, 2026 2:00 p.m. (Registration by February 24th, 2026)

Deadline to Upload Questions into PlanetBids: March 16th, 2026 12:00 p.m.

Posting of Answers to Questions (if any): March 18th, 2026 3:00 p.m.

Proposal Due Date: March 26th, 2026 2:00 p.m.

Evaluation of Proposals: April 2026

Consultant Interviews: TBD

Final Selection: April/May 2026

Contract Execution/NTP: May/June 2026

A California-based agency is seeking a vendor to deliver comprehensive outreach and partnership services. The selected firm will be responsible for the development and design of communications and graphic materials supporting 2050 outreach initiatives. Key tasks include crafting effective messaging, executing marketing and communications strategies, and promoting channels for stakeholder feedback to diverse target audiences.

The vendor will coordinate the scheduling and logistics for briefings with elected officials, as well as provide translation and interpretation services to ensure accessibility. The scope also requires the use of existing agency digital tools, such as online survey platforms and mass email systems, to maximize engagement efficiency.

Additional responsibilities encompass creating a detailed implementation plan covering all outreach activities, recommending venues, events, formats, and proper sequencing to optimize engagement. The vendor will lead grassroots stakeholder engagement efforts, including organizing public workshops and pop-up events, and will also be tasked with producing informational materials, such as fact sheets and flyers, as needed. Coordination of partnership programs forms another essential part of the engagement strategy.