Public Information, Paid Advertising, Social Media, Communication and Community Engagement Services

RFP Release: March 17th, 2026

Deadline for Final Questions: March 30th, 2026

PCAPCD Publishes All Questions & Answers: April 6th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: April 13th, 2026

Evaluation of Proposals and interviews: estimated completion by April 24th, 2026

Contract Negotiations: estimated completion by May 1st, 2026

Notice of Award and contract issuance: estimated completion by May 15th, 2026

Notice to Proceed: after execution of contract and receipt of required insurance certificates

A California-based agency is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive public information, communication, paid advertising, social media, and community engagement services to support its air quality, public health, and community partnership initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing a communications and community engagement plan, advising on information dissemination strategies, and preparing and distributing materials to news media. The vendor will develop talking points, coordinate media during events, and conduct paid advertising by assessing funding sources and evaluating strategies for ROI. Support for digital and social media will also be required, including managing community meetings and events, facilitating outreach to stakeholders, and supporting local Environmental Justice communities.

The scope further includes supporting public alerts and notifications related to burn day and smoke management, preparing real-time air quality news and information, and providing staff with media training and presentation materials. The contract will be for one year, and all vendor questions must be submitted no later than March 30, 2026.