Public Relations and Communication Services

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

North Carolina, United StatesPosted 2 months agoDeadline: March 13th, 2026

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SUMMARY

North Carolina seeks a vendor to deliver full-spectrum public relations and communication services to support the lieutenant governor's office, including speechwriting, media training, content creation, and strategic advice.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Vendor must demonstrate experience with public and/or private sector clients with similar or greater size and complexity to the State
Vendor must comply with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair employment
Vendor must comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes
Vendor must read and agree to the Instruction to Vendors and the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions
Vendor must provide public relations and communications services and senior-level strategic guidance
Vendor must be a North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing
Vendor must complete registration with the NC Secretary of State

BUDGET

Estimate

$75,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFP issue date: February 23, 2026. Questions due: February 27, 2026. Proposals due: March 13, 2026. Contract award: April 1, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

February 27th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Department of Administration

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DESCRIPTION

The office of the lieutenant governor in North Carolina seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive public relations and communication services. Responsibilities include speechwriting, social media management, and coordination of production logistics. The selected firm will offer expertise in media preparation, message refinement, and digital storytelling relevant to constituent services, public programs, and policy issues.

Additional tasks include developing key messages and supporting materials for use across various communication channels. The vendor will facilitate regular media preparation and training, including on-camera coaching, for the lieutenant governor. The role also involves strategic planning, maintaining a database of media appearances and speeches, and producing short-form video content for digital and traditional audiences.

The contractor must deliver high-quality designs for print, billboards, websites, social media, video and audio production, as well as provide copywriting and editing services for marketing materials. The contract will span one year, with questions due by February 27, 2026.

Source attribution

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