Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Consulting Services

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Seattle, Washington, United StatesPosted 2 months agoDeadline: April 6th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Seeking a consultant for public affairs and strategic communications to support planning and outreach for a proposed market rehabilitation ballot measure in Washington.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated successful project leadership and approach
Proven experience with all aspects of the services requested
Experience with publicly funded capital programs and complex stakeholder environments
Proven success in advancing client objectives with projects of similar scale, visibility and importance
Provide intergovernmental relations, research, communications and strategic planning
Licensed to do business in the State of Washington
Have a state Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

TIMELINE

RFQ Issued: Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Questions Due: Friday, March 20th, 2026

Statements of Qualifications Due: Monday, April 6th, 2026

Interviews: April 13th-17th, 2026

Selection / Notice of Intent: by April 24th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority (PDA)

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DESCRIPTION

A Washington-based organization is seeking a vendor to provide expert public affairs and strategic communications consulting services. The scope of work includes delivering professional support in intergovernmental relations, research, communications, and strategic planning.

The consulting firm will assist in the development and communication of a potential ballot measure aimed at funding a comprehensive market-wide rehabilitation project. The engagement calls for analysis and strategic recommendations to support public outreach and decision-making processes related to the rehabilitation initiative.

Vendors are required to submit any questions regarding the RFP by March 20, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.